Daucus carota Linn.
Daucus carota Linn. belongs to Umbelliferae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Gazar.
The English name for this herb is Carrot.
The Urdu names for this herb are Gajar, Gajjar, Jazar.
Description
Daucus carota Linn.. A bristly, biennial herb 1-1.5 m high, branching from the base. Leaves triangular to oblong in outline 2 or 3 pininnatisect into oblong-lanceolate, flatfish umbles of small, white flowers, each with a single, central crimson or red-brown floret. The fruits are oblong, dorsally flattened, with prickles tipped by minute bristles. The light to dark coloured tap root of the plant is used as vegetable and the root and seeds are also used medicinally
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Daucus carota Linn.'s Decoction (seed) are Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Stimulant.
The pharmacological actions of Daucus carota Linn.'s Root are Anti-cancerous, Anti-diabetic, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-hypertensive, Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent to Bowels, Cardiotonic, Carminative, Diuretic, Exhilarant, Expectorant, Stimulant, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Daucus carota Linn.'s Seeds are Aromatic, Carminative, Diuretic, Stimulant.
Indications
The indication of Daucus carota Linn.'s Decoction (root) is Jaundice.
The indications of Daucus carota Linn.'s Decoction (seed) are Emmenagogue, Jaundice.
The indication of Daucus carota Linn.'s Infusion(root) is Thread Worms.
The indications of Daucus carota Linn.'s Root are Chest Pain, Bladder Obstructions, Burning Sensation, Scalds, Eyesight Weakness, Tumors, Hiccough, Foul Breath, Anasarca, Kidney Obstructions (Stones), Burns, Leprosy, Inflammations, Cough, Biliousness, Palpitation, Jaundice, Thirst, Pain, Urinary Burning Sensation, General Debility, Piles, Dyspepsia, Asthma.
The indications of Daucus carota Linn.'s Seeds are Indigestion, Dropsy, Eyesight Weakness, Tension, Kidney Diseases.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Daucus carota Linn. is 2nd order, warm and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Root of Daucus carota Linn. is Pleasant.
Taste: Root: sweet.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Seeds | 2.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- AMBREENA TONICQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH SHAHIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH ZAROONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ZAROONI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB BARD NUQARIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB-E-AZAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB-E-BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SALIBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Daucus carota Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Fawakeh, Arq Gazar Ambari, Arq Gazar Sada, Hab Khubs Al-Hadid, Jawarish Zar'uni , Jawarish Zar'unui Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Lubub Al-Asrar, Lubub Kabir, Ma'jun Sang-e-Sar-i-Mahi.
Substitutes
The substitute of Daucus carota Linn.'s Root is Brassica napus Linn..
The substitutes of Daucus carota Linn.'s Seeds are Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke, Pimpinella anisum Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Daucus carota Linn. are Carotene, ß-Carotene, Vitamins.
Antidotes
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Daucus carota Linn.. (work in progress)