Carrots are plants of the umbelliferous family; their roots are very rich in pectin, a glucidic substance of absorbent anti-diarrheal action, various minerals, specially potassium and phosphorus, as well as vital elements, which make them remineralizing and diuretic.Their essential oil confers upon them a peculiar vermifuge effect, vitamins of group B, C and carotene.
Carrots are one of the richest vegetables in pro vitamine A, which is their most valuable and active principle. Vitamin A plays an essential role in the human body as it acts upon the vision mechanisms of retina; in the production of blood and antibodies; in the maintenance of a healthful skin and mucous membranes.
Carrots are the real food-medecine for children; their juice can be given to them from two months of age; they increase their body defenses, prevent them from diarrhea, protect them agaisnt body parasites, stimulate children''s growth, favour dental eruption and strenghten their teeth if children masticate carrots and take their juice at preschool ages.
The intake of carrots and carrot-juice also applies to those who are willing to give up smoking, since it accelerates the nicotine elimination process.
It can also be used to heal infected injuries, burns, eczema, acne and applied in poultice, over the skin, as a cosmetic.
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