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Wild Carrot
Daucus carrota Umbelliferae
The volatile oil that is present in Wild Carrot is an active urinary antiseptic, which helps explain its use in the treatment of such conditions as cystitis and prostatitis
Common namesQueen Anne's Lace, Bird's Nest Weed, Devil's Plague
HabitatEurope, Asia, North America, North Africa
Constituents Flavonoids, Daucine, an alkaloid, volatile oil, Petroselinic acid, tannins
Actions diuretic, anti-lithic, carminative, anti-spasmodic
Indications
The volatile oil that is present in Wild Carrot is an active urinary antiseptic, which helps explain its use in the treatment of such conditions as cystitis and prostatitis. It has been considered a specific in the treatment of kidney stones for a long time. In the treatment of gout and rheumatism it is used in combination with other remedies to provide its cleansing diuretic action. The seeds can be used as a settling carminative agent for the relief of flatulence and colic.
CombinationFor urinary infections it may be used with Yarrow and Bearberry. For kidney stones use it with Hydrangea or Gravel Root.
Preparation & dosage
- Infusion
- Dried herb: pour a cup of boiling water onto l teaspoon of the dried herb and let infuse for l0-l5 minutes.
This should be drunk three times a day.
To prepare an infusion of the seeds, use l/1-3 tsp to one cup of water - Tincture
- Take l-2 ml of the tincture three times a day
© David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H.