Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 Hi again, I am studying carrier oils and have posted a lot of questions either here or on the atfe list. I have another one that I have come across and would like opinions on. Macerated Carrot Oil (Caucus carota L. ssp sativis) In Len Price's " Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage " , I read that the root of the carrot is what is used to obtain the carrier oil. Quote: " The production of macerated carrot oil requires expert attention. The root of the carrot is chopped up into small pieces and left to steep in a vegetable oil - usually sunflower oil - with some agitation., for about three weeks. The material is then filtered to produce a clear orange colored liquid known as carrot oil. Organic sunflower oil is frequently used as the medium for maceration. " End Quote Has anyone tried this? If so, what have been the results? How does it work in blends? Does it have to be added to another carrier oil or can it be used alone? Also, has anyone reviewed this book? I would greatly appreciate opionions and/or a review of the book. If you know of a website that a review is posted on that would be appreciated also. TIA, ===== Cheryl Smith A Heavenly Body 204 Muldoon Road Anchorage AK 99504 The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 Hi Cheryl: I have a friend who did this with his carrots. He cut them up in round, thin slices first, I think, not sure of the shape, dehydrated them, and then steeped them in a carrier oil but don't know which one of the carrierss he used. He told me his came out very orange and said you could really smell the carrot in the oil. He believes it worked but I don't really know how successful his experiment was. He is using it, though, and seems very pleased with it. Jenn in Or --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.476 / Virus Database: 273 - Release 4/24/2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 Hi Jenn, Thank you very much. I am wanting to try this but wanted to see if the info was correct. As Butch says: Aromatherapy books are novels and have errors. I figure the only way to know is to ask. --- jenn <jenn333 wrote: > Hi Cheryl: > I have a friend who did this with his carrots. > He cut them up in round, thin slices first, I > think, not sure of the shape, dehydrated them, > and then steeped them in a carrier oil but > don't know which one of the carrierss he used. > He told me his came out very orange and said > you could really smell the carrot in the oil. > He believes it worked but I don't really know > how successful his experiment was. He is using > it, though, and seems very pleased with it. > Jenn in Or > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system > (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.476 / Virus Database: 273 - > Release 4/24/2003 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ===== Cheryl Smith A Heavenly Body 204 Muldoon Road Anchorage AK 99504 The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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