Food Value
Nutritionally, the carrot is an extremely rich source of vitamin A. The name carotene, which is a form of
pro-vitamin, has been derived from carrot. The carotene is converted into vitamin A by the liver and it is
also stored in our body.
Carrots are rich in sodium, sulphur, chlorine and contain traces of iodine. The mineral contents in carrots lie very close
to the skin. Hence they should not be peeled or scrapped off.
Natural Benefits and Curative Properties
Carrot is rich in alkaline elements which purify and revitalise the blood. It nourishes the entire system and helps in the maintenance of acid-alkaline balance
in the body.
the juice of carrot is known as a 'Miracle Juice'. It makes a fine health-giving
drink for children and adults alike. It strengthens the eyes and keeps the mucus membranes of all cavities of the body in healty condition. It is
beneficial in the treatment of dry and rough skin.
However, the use of carrot seeds should be avoided during early period of pregnancy, because it increases the toxicity
of uterine walls and may cause abortion.
Tooth Decay
Chewing a carrot immediately after food kills all the harmful germs in the mouth. It cleans the teeth, removes the food particles lodged in the
crevices and prevents bleeding of the gums and tooth decay.
Stomach Ulcers
Duodenal ulcers have responded almost miraculously to the drinking of cabbage juice. The juice contains the antiulcer factor, vitamin U. This vitamin is destroyed by cooking. The treatment
consists of taking 90 to 180 gm. of cabbage juice for three times daily followed by a natural diet.
Digestive Disorders
Chewing of carrots increases saliva and quickens digestion by supplying the necessary enzymes, minerals and vitamins. Regular use of
carrot prevents the formation of gastric ulcer and other digestive disorders.
Carrot juice is an effective food remedy in ailments like intestinal colic, colitis, appendicitis, peptic ulcer and dyspepsia.
Constipation
Carrot juice, combined with spinach juice and a little lemon juice is very effective in the treatment of constipation. Spinach juice
cleanses the bowels. This effect cannot be expected soon after taking the juice. But within two months, the bowel starts emptying regularly.
About 50 ml. of spinach juice should be added to 250 ml. of carrot juice to make this combination.
Diarrhoea
The carrot soup has been found an effective natural remedy for diarrhoea. It supplies fluid to combat dehydration, replenishes sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur and magnesium. It is a good source of pectin and coats the intestines to allay imflammation. It checks the growth of harmful bacteria and prevents vomitting.
It is especially useful for children. 1/2 Kg. of carrot may be cooked in 150 ml. of water until it is soft. The pulp should be strained.
Three-quarter tablespoon of salt may be added and a small amount of the soup should be given to the patient every half an hour. Improvement is usually noticeable in 24 hours.
Thread Worms
The carrots are valuable in the elimination of thread worms from children as it is offensive to all parasites. A
small cupful of grated carrot taken every morning, with no other food added to the meal, can clear these
worms quickly.
Raw carrots are good for fertility. Sterility is sometimes overcome by its use.
