
Carrot Seed (Wild Carrot), Organic
Pure, Therapeutic Carrot Seed essential oil (Wild Carrot), Organically Grown Product Description Botanical name Daucus carota L. carota Extraction method / Source Steam distillation / Dried seeds Aroma Dry, sweet, fruity, warm, earthy Note classification Middle Odor Intensity 2 Key constituents Carotol, beta-pinene, alpha-pinene, geranyl acetate, trans-beta caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide and many trace constituents Plant description Botanical family: Umbelliferae or Apiaceae Wild Carrot is an annual herb with multi-branched green stems reaching up to 4 feet in height, and produces feathery green leaves and umbrella shaped arrays of flowers which develop into seeds. As the umbel (seedhead) matures, it curls inward, forming a cup. Unlike the edible carrot, it has a tough, white, inedible root. Wild carrot is native to North America, Europe and Asia. Regions of Production France, India Growing Practices Organically grown. Plants are tested after harvest for purity. History / Fun Fact