CARROT

CARROT	(Daucus Carota)
Other Names	Beesnest Plant, Bird’s Nest Root, Queen Anne’s Lace.
Description	The Carrot is an annual plant widely cultivated and also found in the wild. The wild carrot has a tough, white root that is not edible. The delicate, white flowers appear on top of the carrot stalk from June through September.
Classification
Taste
Balance Yin/Yang
Humor
Uses/Applications	Carrot soup makes an effective remedy for diarrhea and is easy to digest. Use Carrot to prevent putrefaction in the intestine. It has a diuretic action, and contains an essential oil that is effective against roundworm. Carrots also promote eye health, help prevent cancer, lower cholesterol, soothe indigestion, and prevent diarrhea.
	Cooked	Cooked carrots give the most cancer protection because once cooked carrots have up to five times more carotene than raw carrots.
	Juice	Carrot juice will aid stomach acidity and heartburn.
	Raw	Eat raw for the treatment of roundworm. Take 1/2 carrot per day to cut lung cancer risks once you quit smoking.
Combinations	None.
Constituents	Unknown.
Action	Anthelmintic, Carminative, Diuretic, Stimulant.
Food Values	Potassium, Vitamin A.
Part Used	Root (Cultivated), Seed (Wild).
Collection	Harvest at any size and refrigerate immediately. Carrots will store up to 4 months in the refrigerator.
Preparation	*Infusion*	Pour a cup of boiling water onto 1 Tbsp wild carrot seed. Infuse 10 minutes. Take once per day.
	*Juice*	Take 1 - 2 cups a day or eat 280 - 300 gr. freshly grated carrot for breakfast.
	*Raw:*	Take 2-3 raw carrots per day for 7 days to treat roundworm.
	*Soup*	Boil 1/2 kg.. peeled grated carrots in 1 cup water until thick, strain, then add 1 liter of meat broth.
Growing Directions	Carrots prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Do not plant in heavy clay soil. Spread seeds in a thin row about 2 inches wide and 1/8 inch deep. Do not let the top soil dry out and do not allow the beds to become flooded. Water to a 1 inch depth every 7 days. Water first thing in the morning so the foliage can dry before evening.
History	The ancient Greek’s regarded Carrots as a love medicine. In American Folk medicine they were used for nervousness, asthma, dropsy, and skin disorders. For generations' children have been instructed to eat carrots for strong eyes.
Additional Information	1. Studies have shown the nutritional value of Carrots.
Cautions	1. Large amounts of carrot over an extended period of time may make your skin appear yellow. The effect is harmless and disappears once you stop eating carrots.
Magick Information
Gender:	Masculine
Planet:	Mars
Element:	Fire
Deity:	None
Powers:	Fertility, Love.
Magickal Uses:	Eat the seeds to help you become pregnant. Eat carrots to promote love.

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