Carrot seed
Scientific name｜Daucus carota
Origin｜India
Classification｜Herb series
Specifications｜500g-25kg Please contact sales for details
Extraction part｜Seed
Extraction method | Distillation
Plant family｜Apiaceae
Aroma｜Bitter, wild, and a subtle hint of carrot
▎Essential Oil Introduction
Carrots have many varieties and are biennial or annual herbaceous plants. They have upright, multi-branched stems that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. Essential oil is extracted from the seeds of wild carrots, while their stems and leaves can be dried to create an herb used to enhance the aroma of teas or liqueurs. The edible carrot variety shares similar foliage with the one used for essential oil extraction, but the wild carrot has a coarser texture, and its roots are inedible. The entire wild carrot plant can be distilled to produce essential oil, with Europe being the primary source, although some are also produced in Egypt and India.
Carrots have been used as food for centuries and are mentioned in ancient Greek pharmacopeia for their benefits to the liver and stomach. In France, carrot seeds have been used medicinally to aid digestion, detoxify the liver, and promote wound healing. In modern times, carrot seed has been applied in clinical treatments for cancer patients and is an essential element for eye health. Carrot seed essential oil is commonly used in skincare for its nourishing properties.
▎Component Analysis
｜Main Component: Sesquiterpenols
The primary component is carotol, which helps with cellular repair. It also contains α-pinene, β-caryophyllene, along with trace amounts of limonene, guaiol, terpinen-4-ol, and other components.
｜Research Validation
▸ Research indicates that lotions containing carrot seed oil have been studied for their antioxidant potential.
▸ Research has found that carrot seed essential oil and its purified compound, carotol, are scents that mosquitoes dislike. Data suggests that these natural products could potentially be developed into natural insect repellent sprays.
｜Raw Material Certifications
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Certificate of Analysis (COA)
GC/MS Report
Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS)
Raw Material Product Technical Data Sheet
IFRA51
Conformity Certificate
82 EU allergens
▎References
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- Sadeghi S, et al. Evaluation of the effect of carrot seed (Daucus Carota) in women of fertile age with hypoactive sexual desire disorder: A randomized double-blind clinical trial. Complement Ther Med. 2020. Nov;54:102543.
- Singh S, et al. Formulation and evaluation of carrot seed oil-based cosmetic emulsions. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2019. ;21(2):99-107.
- Sharma M, et al. Antifungal potential and structure activity relationship of carrot seed constituents. J Food Biochem. 2019. Sep;43(9):e12971.
- Ali A, et al. Repellent Activity of Carrot Seed Essential Oil and Its Pure Compound, Carotol, Against Mosquitoes. J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 2018. Dec;34(4):272-280.
- Choe U, et al. Chemical Compositions of Cold-Pressed Broccoli, Carrot, and Cucumber Seed Flours and Their in Vitro Gut Microbiota Modulatory, Anti-inflammatory, and Free Radical Scavenging Properties. J Agric Food Chem. 2018. Sep 5;66(35):9309-9317.
- Rezaei-Moghadam A, et al. Effect of turmeric and carrot seed extracts on serum liver biomarkers and hepatic lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzymes and total antioxidant status in rats. Bioimpacts. 2012;2(3):151-7.
- Jasicka-Misiak I, et al. Antifungal activity of the carrot seed oil and its major sesquiterpene compounds. Z Naturforsch C J Biosci. 2004. Nov-Dec;59(11-12):791-6.
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