Carrot seed (Daucus carota) oil

Friedman et al., Bactericidal activities of plant essential oils and some of their isolated constituents against Campylobacter jejuni, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenese, and Salmonella enterica. J Food Prot. 2002 Oct; 56(10): 1545-60.

Carrot seed oil is non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing.

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Companion oils: , and .  Carrot seed oil can also be found in the of , part of the .

Carrot seed oil is steam distilled from the dried fruit (seeds).

Either an annual or biennial herb, it has a small, inedible root that is tough and whitish in color.  The plant grows up to five feet in height, and has a multi-branched stem, hairy leaves and umbels of white lacy flowers.

Daucus carota is a member of the Apiaceae (unbelliferae) botanical family.  The Daucus carota used in this oil is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa.

5 ml bottle.

Carrot seed (Daucus carota) oil has tonic properties, and was used historically for urine retention, kidney and digestive disorders, and to promote menstruation.  It also acts as a diuretic for the liver, purging water from fat cells. 

Carrot seed (Daucus carota) oil has tonic properties, and was used historically for urine retention