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The Carrot or Charlotte, botanical name Daucus carota var. sativus, family Umbelliferae, is a plant known by all, with a characteristic typically orange root is widely used in food and also for its medicinal properties and dermopharmacy pharmacy. Although the wild carrot is native to Europe, is also naturalized in central Asia and the United States. Is grown, yes, all over the world. As a medicinal root used in the wild bean and seeds of wild and domestic varieties.


chemical composition. The carrot is rich in fiber , carotenes (alpha, beta and gamma, that the body will be transformed into vitamin A ) and vitamins B1, B2 , C, D , E, F . Also contains essential oil, essential fatty acids, minerals (especially potassium), sugars (glucose and sucrose), flavonoids, pectin and plant gums.

pharmacological properties.

• Heart and circulation: carrot seed have a modest effect on coronary artery dilator also the root is hypotensive.
• Kidneys: carrot certain substances decrease the blood sugar level, so that, despite containing sugars, is an interesting vegetable schemes for diabetics. It has a mild diuretic.
• Digestive : its high content of pectin is causing antidiarrheal properties, particularly in the diarrhea of \u200b\u200bthe baby. Carrot seeds are carminative and useful in cases of flatulence and intestinal cramps.
• Anthelmintic : its essential oil is toxic to intestinal parasites, especially worms, in which it is paralyzing. In these cases it should take freshly squeezed carrot juice, 100 to 500 cc each feeding 4 or 5 times a day for 2 days.
• Dermatology: because they are high in carotenoids, carrot juice is used in cosmetics and skin nourishing as well as for the treatment of acne. Also in preparation for a bed, to strengthen and maintain, and to protect the skin. In cases of pruritus (itching) skin, are useful poultices of carrot juice. Also recommended in cases of ulcers. Their antioxidant vitamins give the skin.
  

Therapeutic. for its coronary vasodilator effect, is recommended for use in angina pectoris and myocardial infarction, even in cases of hypertension. On the other hand, it recommends its inclusion in diets for diabetics by lowering blood glucose levels. It is also recommended for diarrhea, especially children. Other uses are as an intestinal parasite (worms especially pinworms) and nutritional dermopharmacy as skin, antipruritic and maintenance effect of tan.

Unwanted effects and contraindications. not show any toxicity, but long after taking large amounts can see a yellow pigment in the skin due to carotene in carrots.

administration and dosage forms.
Seed Powder: 1 to 4 grams, several times a day.
-Juice: 50-250 cc per feeding.
Decoction: "soup" of carrot. A minimum of 10 g per cup carrot. Before meals.
-Capsules: up to 500 mg per capsule.