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Carrot Ayurvedic Medicinal Properties

Type: Roots
Harvested in Autumn-Winter
Serving Size: 1 whole

Species: Daucus D. carota
Family: Apiaceae

Vata pacifyingPitta pacifyingKapha aggravatingDigestive Effects Help
EasyHeavyLiquidCold
Sweet
alterativecholagoguegeneral-laxative
high-fiber-laxativelivotonicnutritive
opthalmic
ayurvedic notes
Carrots are sweet, nourishing, easy to digest, and contain lots of fiber. They are ideal for babies and convalescing patients (i.e. those recovering from illness). Beta-carotene gives carrots their bright orange color. Beta-carotene is metabolized into vitamin A in the presence of bile salts in the small intestine. Vitamin A pacifies Pitta and improves vision. Carrots are ideal for high Vata in the liver.
about
Ancestors of the wild carrot came from Iran and Afghanistan, the center of diversity of D. carota. Originally they were grown for their aromatic leaves and seeds. Since then, selective breeding has increased sweetness, reduced bitterness, and minimized the woody core.
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Japanese chefs rotate the carrot when chopping - to get unique shapes.
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cooking
Carrots are cooked in soups, shredded in carrot cake, juiced, or pureed in baby food. They are popular in salads throughout the Middle East. In India carrots are cooked into a sweet, rich dessert called carrot halwa. The greens and seeds of the carrot are also edible.

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