Daucus carota sativa Carrot (Umbelliferae)

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Daucus carota sativa
Carrot
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The Daucus carota sativa plant species is found in A cultivated form of D. carota. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Carrot.

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Latin Name:  Daucus carota sativa
Common Name:  Carrot
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (Hoffm.)Hayek.

Known Hazards:  Carrots sometimes cause allergic reactions in some people[46]. Skin contact with the sap is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[218].

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Medicinal Information: Cultivated carrot roots are a rich source of beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A by the liver[254]. When used as a regular item in the diet the roots improve eyesight and skin health, and also have anti-cancer effects[238]. A wonderful cleansing medicine, it supports the liver and stimulates urine flow and the removal of waste by the kidneys[254]. The root is diuretic and ophthalmic[7]. The juce of organic carrots is a delicious drink and a valuable detoxifier[254]. The raw root, grated or mashed, is a safe treatment for threadworms, especially in children[254]. The seed is carminative, galactogogue, lithontripic and stimulant[7, 240]. They are useful in the treatment of kidney diseases, dropsy and to settle the digestive system[240, 254]. They stimulate menstruation and have been used in folk medicine as a treatment for hangovers[254].

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