The essential oil is extracted by distillation from the seeds and is not to be confused with the fixed or carrier oil which is made by macerating the root in oil absolute aromas also stocks a carrot carrier oil which is macerated in sesame carrot seed essential oil is a rich amber colour and has a woody and earthy aroma which blends well with citrus and spice oils as well as geranium and cedarwood all parts of the carrot plant have been used as traditional medicines the leaves are list