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Forms of use

# Carrier Oil

Oils pressed from seeds or fruit, used in skin care or cooking.

5 herbs · 3 with clinical evidence (A/B) · 2 not marked avoid in pregnancy

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**5** herbs found

 

### [Black Seed Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/black-seed-oil/)

B Limited clinical evidence

Nigella sativa

Oil pressed from black seed. Small studies saw modest falls in blood sugar and cholesterol and limited benefit in asthma.

[Metabolism, Weight & Blood Sugar](https://herbadex.com/en/for/metabolism/) [Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/) +1

[Carrier Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/form/carrier-oil/)

 

### [St. John's Wort Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/st-johns-wort-oil/)

T Traditional use

Hypericum perforatum

St John's wort oil (an oil macerate) is applied to the skin for minor inflammation such as sunburn and to help heal small wounds.

[Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/)

[Carrier Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/form/carrier-oil/)

 

### [Castor Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/castor-oil/)

A Strong clinical evidence

Ricinus communis

A strong, fast-acting laxative with well-known efficacy for short-term constipation. Do not use it on your own to start labour.

[Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/)

[Carrier Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/form/carrier-oil/)

### [Sweet Almond Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/sweet-almond-oil/)

B Limited clinical evidence

Prunus dulcis

Cold-pressed oil from sweet almonds. An effective emollient for dry, itchy skin; its effect on preventing stretch marks is inconsistent.

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[Carrier Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/form/carrier-oil/)

### [Argan Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/argan-oil/)

C Laboratory / animal evidence

Argania spinosa

An oil from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree, rich in vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids. Used to moisturise skin and hair.

[Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/) [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/)

[Carrier Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/form/carrier-oil/)

This page is for information only and is not medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant, or have a health condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use.