Essential Oils
Very common in our regions, the wild carrot can be recognised by its small white flowers gathered in large umbels. After fertilisation, once the fruits have reached maturity, this inflorescence closes in the form of small birds' nests. The leaves and root have a carrot-like scent, while the seeds are more reminiscent of pears. Its essential oil is fresh and slightly acidic.
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: Umbel Production method: steam distillation Quality: 100% pure, natural, integral and chemotyped Olfactory notes: fresh, spicy, earthy Main constituents Esters: geranyl acetate (39%) Monoterpenes: alpha-pinene (19.4%), sabinene (8.8%), myrcene (3.5%) Monoterpenols: geraniol (3.5%) Sesquiterpenes: beta-bisabolene (1.7%), germacrene D (1.5%) Sesquiterpenols: carotol (traces) 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 essential oil of wild carrot obtained from the umbels, i.e. the flowers, is different from that obtained from the seeds. It therefore has different notes... slightly floral, fruity. Precautions for use • Contraindicated in women wishing to have children, in pregnant and breastfeeding women, and in young children. • Not for prolonged internal use. • Not recommended for hormone-dependent disorders. • 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.
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