Organic Wild Carrot Essential Oil

Quality Botanical family: Apiaceae Latin name: Daucus carota ssp. maximus Other name: Large wild carrot Origin: France Cultivation: Controlled organic agriculture - Certisys-BE1 control Part used: Seed Production process: Steam distillation Quality: 100% pure, natural, integral and chemotyped Olfactory notes: intense, earthy, woody Main constituents Sesquiterpenes: daucene (45%) Monoterpenes: alpha-pinene (16%), sabinene (7%) Sesquiterpenols: carotol (1.8%), daucol (1.15%) Esters: Geranyl acetate Note Both cultivated and wild carrot essential oils can be obtained from the seeds or umbels, and so will differ from each other. This should be taken into account when using them. Our opinion The wild character of this plant is a definite advantage. In its natural state, this beautiful apiaceae can grow up to one metre high, so it is not afraid to assert itself! Precautions for use Contraindicated in women wishing to have children, in pregnant and breastfeeding women, and in young children. Not for prolonged internal use. Risk of allergy (limonene): take care not to overdose in mixtures. An elbow test is recommended prior to any skin application (min 48 hours before use). Avoid contact with the eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Store away from heat and light.