Carrot Seed

Elettavia cardamomum

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation

Parts Used: Fruit

Chakra Classification: Manipura (Solar Plexus)

Note Classification: Middle

Aroma: Spicy, warm, sweet

Largest Producing Countries: Guatemala, India, Sri Lanka

Traditional Use: Used in Ayurvedic treatments and in cooking.

Properties: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive, diuretic, nerve tonic,

Benefits:  heartburn, gas, diarrhea and intestinal parasites.

Mental/Emotional effects: Uplifting, helps with jealousy, anorexia and adversity. Balances yin and yang. Benefits: Circulation, digestion, nausea, sinus headache, stomach cramps.

Blends well with: bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, cloves, ginger, jasmine, lemon, sandalwood, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, ylang ylang.

Of Interest: Used often to add “spice” in perfumery.

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