Uses of carrot seed oil
Carrot seeds are widely used in all spheres of human life. They are used to make healthy and nutritious carrot oil, which helps with diseases. It is used in the manufacture of medicines and in cooking.
Uses of carrot seed oil
Description of carrot oil
For preparation, the seeds of a wild plant with fleecy foliage and white umbellate inflorescences are used. In the middle of the inflorescences there is a purple core.
The culture grows in France, Egypt and India. For the production of essential oil from carrot seeds, leaves of annual plants are not used.
In color, carrot oil is somewhat reminiscent of sea buckthorn oil. The viscous, orange-colored liquid has a pronounced earthy-woody aroma. Due to this unusual smell, carrot seed oil is readily used in Asian cuisine. Carrot oil is added during the cooking process.
Composition of carrot oil
The product contains a lot of nutrients:
- carotol;
- y-terpinene;
- geranyl acetate;
- bisabolic;
- sabinen;
- asaron.
You can combine carrot oil with essential extracts of other plants. It is good to combine it with cedar, lavender, lemon extracts.
Carrot seed oil contains the well-known pigment carotene. In the process of processing by the liver, this component is converted into vitamin A.
Application in medicine
Many people underestimate the health benefits of carrot oil. It is a powerful antiseptic. This remedy helps to get rid of parasites in the intestines, eliminates puffiness and is a stimulant of menstruation.
In ancient Chinese medicine, the benefits of a carrot seed product have been noted in treating dysentery and expelling parasites from the body.
The product has other beneficial properties for the body:
- eliminates pain during menstruation;
- helps with hiccups;
- stimulates the lymphatic system;
- normalizes the work of the gallbladder and liver;
- it is used in the treatment of jaundice of all stages, enterocolitis and colitis;
- increases appetite;
- taken in complex therapy in the treatment of skin diseases;
- stimulates lactation during breastfeeding;
- treats peptic ulcer of the stomach and intestines;
- dissolves stones in the kidneys and gallbladder, and also removes them from the body;
- increases libido in women and men.
Compresses based on the product help to eliminate skin diseases. This powerful disinfectant is often used to treat various types of skin fungus, psoriasis and eczema.
Carrot seed essential oil is used in aromatherapy sessions to relieve stress, eliminate neurosis and normalize the central nervous system.
Caveats
Carrot essential oil should not be taken orally during the period of gestation: the product is capable of provoking bleeding.
It is forbidden to take oil during pregnancy
The use of the product is also contraindicated for epileptics.Even aromatherapy is contraindicated in such patients.
Application in cosmetology
For many years, the fair sex has preferred natural cosmetics, which help to eliminate any skin imperfections and does not cause any allergic manifestations. Carrot seed oil is widely used in cosmetology.
For face
The product has proven itself well as a folk remedy for the skin of the face. It is used to make nourishing and skin-friendly masks with a moisturizing and regenerating effect.
If you add olive extract, honey, egg yolk or other essential oils to carrot seed oil, you get a vitamin cocktail for fading, flabby and aging skin.
A very popular recipe for a face cream based on carrot seed oil and shea extract (a solid that resembles a creamy product in consistency). Both ingredients are mixed in equal proportions, add a couple of tablespoons of water and the same amount of freshly squeezed juice from aloe leaves. Due to the content of vitamins A and E, such a product turns out to be nutritious, protects the skin of the face and décolleté.
Good reviews for a nourishing product for the face, which includes ginseng and carrot seed extract. This successful combination of ingredients has a beneficial effect on the skin of the face: it moisturizes, removes pigmentation and keratinized areas on the skin.
For hair
The effective use of carrot oil in the preparation of hair masks is noted. This ingredient is mixed with burdock, linseed and organ products. The result is an effective remedy that strengthens hair follicles, stimulates hair growth and gives them natural shine and strength.
Body moisturizing
A nourishing and moisturizing skin wrap for the whole body is obtained by mixing the product with cream, sour cream and honey in the same amount.
Carrot oil is used in cooking:
- Ice tonic.
- Shampoos, tonics, hair masks.
- Perfumery. When carrot seed oil is mixed with base oils, amazing flavors are produced.
This product nourishes and tones the skin well, protects against dehydration and gives it a beautiful tan.
Baths with the addition of carrot oil are relaxing and soothing.
Dosage
For each type of procedure, there is an acceptable dose of the drug at home:
- The use of the product inside is carried out as follows: dilute 3-4 drops of the substance in 1 tbsp. warm boiled water. Take 2 tbsp. l. medicines three times a day.
- For aromatherapy - 4-5 drops per 15 ml of water.
- 5-6 drops of the substance are added to a bath with warm water.
- To improve the composition of cosmetics (creams, shampoos, balms), 3-4 drops are enough per 10 g of the product.
- For cold inhalations, use no more than 2-3 drops.
- For massage procedures, 2-3 drops of carrot seed oil are consumed with any other.
It is important to consult your doctor before self-medicating at home.
Conclusion
Carrot oil is used for a variety of purposes. If the dosage is observed, it maximizes all the beneficial properties for health and makes up for the lack of nutrients in the body.