Wild carrot herb, c/s, wild crafted

Wild carrot herb, c/s, wild crafted (1531)

Scientific Name: Daucus carota
Umbelliferae

AKA:Wild Carrot, Queen Anne's Lace, Birds Nest Weed
Parts Used:root, seeds, leaves
Active Compounds:flavonoids, volatile oil, porphyrins

Background: Most people think of this plant as rabbit food - a salad vegetable or a staple of the veggie tray. And while carrots are nutritious and delicious, the plant itself has medicinal properties as well. The seeds were used by the ancient Romans and Greeks to treat water retention and menstrual problems. The carrot actually helps to detoxify the body.

Applications:Diuretic/Detoxification/Nutritive/Carminative

Wild carrot is primarily used as a nutritive.

Detixofication: Wild carrot can be used to cleanse the liver.

Diuretic: Wild carrot can be used to treat cystitis, kidney stones, and water retention.

Hangovers: Wild carrot has been used to treat hangover symptoms.

Menstruation: Wild carrot can be used to bring on delayed menstruation.

Description:

Wild carrot is an annual plant that is native to Europe. The root is unearthed int eh summer and the seeds are picked during summer or fall.

Dosage:

As an infusion, drink 1 cup 3 times daily.

As a tincture, take 1-2 ml 3 times daily.

Safety:

Do not take carrot seed if you are pregnant. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.

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For educational purposes only
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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