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DAUCUS CAROTA

CARROT

The carrot is a member of the Umbelliferae family, which also includes celery and parsnip. Carrots were first used as medicinal herbs rather than as vegetables, and they have the dual purpose of acting as therapeutic agents, and providing the best source of beta carotene (a form of vitamin A) in the human diet.

USES

 Drink fresh, raw carrot juice daily to energize and cleanse the body. It will help to relieve the effects of stress and fatigue, and boost the body after illness.

 Carrot soup is a traditional home remedy for infant diarrhea—it soothes the bowel and slows down bacterial growth.

 Raw, grated carrots or cooked, mashed carrots can be applied to wounds, cuts, inflammations, and abscesses to discourage infection and encourage healing.

 Dried carrot powder will restore energy, and can help to treat infections, glandular problems, headaches, or joint problems.

 The antioxidant qualities of carrots will help to prevent some of the damage caused by smoking.

PROPERTIES

 Energizing

 Carrot cleanses the system of impurities

 Contains calcium, which will encourage health of skin, hair, and bones

 May help in the treatment of eye problems

 Useful in the treatment of respiratory conditions

 Carrot may help to relieve skin disorders

 May help to overcome many glandular disorders

CAUTION

Eating an excessive quantity of carrots may cause the skin to yellow temporarily. Carrot seeds are a nerve tonic and will also induce abortion; avoid during pregnancy.