Wild Carrot Seed
Properties:
- Restorative
- Regenerative
- Strengthening
- Toning
- Diuretic
- Mild cholagogue (promotes bile flow)
Therapeutic Use:
- Regenerates, purifies, and restores the hepatobiliary system, cleansing and stimulating the liver, gallbladder, and kidneys. Ideal for detoxification, including post-viral gastrointestinal infections.
- Restores flora balance and soothes smooth muscles.
- Beneficial for cleansing or weight loss programs.
- Effective in managing cholesterol (reducing and improving quality) and diabetes.
- Regulates menstrual cycle and sexual function.
- Used for ulcerative gastrointestinal tract conditions.
- Addresses hormonal imbalances.
- General tonic and restorative, aiding adaptation to seasonal changes, ideal for winter and transitional periods.
- Cardiovascular regulator, particularly in treating hypertension (lowers blood pressure) and post-myocardial infarction recovery.
- Combined with rosemary hydrosol for enhanced liver function.
Energy and Psycho-Physical Use:
- Instills a sense of stability, useful in anxiety related to loss of criteria.
- Supports and protects those feeling abandoned or rootless (due to death of a loved one, relationship discord, geographical distance).
- Encourages living in the present moment.
- Calms excessive need for security and safety.
Application:
- Spray on the solar plexus area and massage for energetic or psycho-emotional healing over a 40-day course, with the first 20 days for cleansing and the next 20 for integrating new sensations.
- For energy replenishment, pairs well with rose and Roman chamomile hydrosols. Take 1 tablespoon in 1 liter of water daily during seasonal changes for a 21-day course, or 1 teaspoon in a glass of water in the morning and before bed.
Cosmetic Use:
- For making creams and gels, dilute with purified water at a ratio of 1:2 to 1:4.
- Anti-inflammatory, soothes irritation and redness.
- Regenerates and restores skin, promoting cell renewal and growth.
- Rejuvenating and toning, revitalizes dull skin.
- Combats wrinkles.
- Soothes damaged and irritated skin.
- Ideal for sensitive, tired, and mature skin care. Especially recommended for:
Application:
- Spray on face and neck after washing.
- Combined with lavender or yarrow hydrosol, apply before and after waxing or shaving to soothe irritated skin.
- Incorporated into the water phase of homemade cosmetic recipes, ideal for:
Culinary Use:
- Delicious and surprising for flavoring soups, salads, and sauces, adding a tangy, slightly musky note.
- Particularly recommended after cosmetic procedures (deep cleansing, peeling, etc.) for tissue masks
Storage: Keep refrigerated.