Carrot Seed
Profile
| Latin Name | Daucus carota |
| Chinese Name | Hong Lo Bai Zi |
| Family | Apiaceae lumbelliferae |
| Note | Middle |
| Aroma | <Soft> Spicy |
| Color | Yellow |
| Parts Distilled | Seeds |
| Regions | France, Egypt, India Taste: Spicy, Sweet |
| Nature | Cooling |
| Affinity | LR/KI |
| Major Chemical Constituents | Sesquiterpenol (~40-60% carotol) |
| Skin Type | Dry, Mature |
| Dosage | 10% dilution |
TCM Categories
Functions
- Nourish Liver blood
- Regulate Liver overacting on the Spleen
Indications
- Deficient Liver Blood with dry eyes, poor vision, brittle nails, dizziness, and scanty menses (LR-8, LR-14, BL-18, BL-19, LR-3, BL- 17)
Topical Applications
- Add to night creams for blemished skin due to empty heat during menopause.
Specific Protocols
- Apply 5% dilution of Carrot Seed (40%), Geranium (30%), and German Chamomile (30%) for Deficient Liver & Kidney Yin.
- Apply a 5% dilution of Carrot Seed (50%) and "Exotic" Basil (50%) for Liver Fire consumption of Blood - hepatitis.
- Apply a 5% dilution of Carrot Seed (40%), Celery Seed (30%), and Lavender (30%) for Deficient Liver Blood with Blood Stasis.
- Apply directly over LR-5 for emptiness of Liver Luo Channel.
- Apply directly over LR-14 and GB-24 for Wood Deficiency.
Actions
- Hepatobiliary and renal stimulant
- Diuretic
- Emmenagogue (a substance that stimulates or increases menstrual flow)
Contraindications & Cautions
- None
- Though not recommended during pregnancy
Additional Comments
- Carrot Seed Oil can regulate the production of thyroxine
From Class
- Carrot seed: Oil that resonates with BL-18 Ganshu; apply a drop on the point. (Yuen)