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Carrot Benefits (According to Ayurveda)


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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Cooked 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).

Tiny Ginseng

Exhausted? Raw carrots, and especially carrot juice have a mild pungency that is stimulating & exhilarating. They increase your energy (prana or Qi), which has earned carrots the title 'tiny ginseng' and the 'king of juices'.

Purify Your Blood

Carrot's cool nature and mild bitter taste acts purifies the blood. Strongly alkalizing, carrot has a cool and relaxing effect on the eyes. Beta-carotene, which gives carrots their bright orange color, is metabolized into vitamin A in the presence of bile salts in the small intestine. Vitamin A pacifies Pitta, nourishes the liver, and purifies the blood. These actions improve vision, complexion of the skin, and generally reduce inflammation. Carrot helps make the skin noticeably softer, smoother, and firmer. Carrots increase the quality of the breast milk. During pregnancy carrots reduce the risk of jaundice and enhance baby's complexion.

The blood purifying aspects together with carrot's sweetness make it an excellent blood and liver tonic. Carrots are ideal for liver deficiency, especially useful in the late summer dry season. To restore the liver, boil 4 carrots with 2 tbsp coconut butter.

Other Benefits

Despite its sweetness, carrot stabilizes blood sugar levels. However it should be avoided by those with candida or other sugar sensitivities. One cup of carrot juice daily in the morning can help eliminate pinworms and roundworms in children. They are rich in silicon and potassium. Too much of the concentrated juice can turn your skin orange. >About Carrot Ancestors of the wild carrot came from Iran and Afghanistan, the center of genetic diversity for carrot. Carrots were bred from a species of wild carrot, called Queen Anne's Lace. Originally they were grown for their aromatic leaves and seeds. Since then, selective breeding has increased sweetness, reduced bitterness, and minimized the woody core. The ancient Greeks called them, 'philon' which means love charm, because carrots were considered to make men and women more amorous.

Buying & Preparation

Japanese chefs rotate the carrot when chopping - to get unique shapes. The nutrients in carrots are concentrated in or close to the skin, so buy organic and consume unpeeled for maximum results.

Cooking Carrot

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. Raw carrots are difficult to chew, strengthening your jaw muscles and bones.

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Is Carrot Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Carrot' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.

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Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Metabolic Nature of Carrot

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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Other

Red Blood

RED-BLOOD

Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.

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Bowel Poop Elimination,
Skin Care

SKIN-CARE

Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Carrot
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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High Fiber Laxative

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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Antilithic

ANTILITHIC

An herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Tonic

TONIC

A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.

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Photosensitizing

PHOTOSENSITIZING

Causes sensitivity to ultaviolet light - useful in psoriasis and cancers.

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Skin Tonic

SKIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.

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Anticarcinogenic

ANTICARCINOGENIC

Herbs that inhibit or prevent the activity of a carcinogen or the development of cancer.

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Antioxidant

STRONG ANTIOXIDANT

An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.

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Calcium Channel Blocker

STRONG CALCIUM-CHANNEL-BLOCKER

Reduces blood pressure by relaxing smooth muscle tissue. Blocking calcium (Ca2+) inhibits smooth muscle contraction.

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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Hypotensive

HYPOTENSIVE

An herb that lowers blood pressure.

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Opthalmic

OPTHALMIC

Benefits the eyes, vision tonic.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.

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Other:
Constituents:
Nitric Oxide

STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

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, Beta Carotene, Carbohydrate, Soluble Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin K

Foods with a Similar Nature to Carrot

  • Grape

    Grape has these Actions in Common

    Antioxidant, General-laxative, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Opthalmic, Alterative, Diuretic, Livotonic, Tonic

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  • Dates (dried)

    Dates (dried) has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Opthalmic, Diuretic, Livotonic, Tonic, Alterative

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  • Pomegranate

    Pomegranate has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Antioxidant, Internal-detoxicant, Opthalmic, Blood-tonic, Livotonic, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Cholagogue

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  • Acai

    Acai has these Actions in Common

    Anticarcinogenic, General-laxative, Livotonic, Antioxidant, High-fiber-laxative, Nutritive, Alterative, Cholagogue, Hypotensive

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  • Beets

    Beets has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Opthalmic, Cholagogue, Livotonic, Skin-tonic, Alterative, General-laxative, Nutritive

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  • Stinging Nettles

    Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Diuretic, Nutritive, Antilithic, Internal-detoxicant, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Lung-tonic

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  • Turmeric

    Turmeric has these Actions in Common

    Antioxidant, Cholagogue, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Anticarcinogenic, Calcium-channel-blocker, Skin-tonic

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  • Prunes (dried)

    Prunes (dried) has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Nutritive, Antioxidant, General-laxative, Blood-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Alterative

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  • Pomegranate Molasses

    Pomegranate Molasses has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Cholagogue, Livotonic, Alterative, General-laxative, Nutritive

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  • Cucumber

    Cucumber has these Actions in Common

    Antilithic, Internal-detoxicant, Skin-tonic, Diuretic, Nutritive, Hypotensive, Opthalmic

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Carrot

  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Antioxidant, Blood-tonic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Lung-tonic, Antilithic, Tonic

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  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Skin-tonic, Alterative, Tonic, Antioxidant, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Opthalmic

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  • Red Clover

    Red Clover has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Anticarcinogenic, Antilithic

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  • Gokshura

    Gokshura has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Tonic, Alterative, Antilithic, Diuretic, Hypotensive

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  • Bhringaraj

    Bhringaraj has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Livotonic, Opthalmic, Skin-tonic, Tonic

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  • Bhumyamalaki

    Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Livotonic, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Cholagogue, Diuretic, General-laxative

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  • Cornsilk

    Cornsilk has these Actions in Common

    Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Alterative, Antilithic, Cholagogue, Diuretic

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  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Photosensitizing, Anticarcinogenic, Antioxidant, Blood-tonic, Calcium-channel-blocker, Hypotensive

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  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Nutritive, Tonic, Alterative, Anticarcinogenic, Antioxidant, Blood-tonic

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  • Triphala

    Triphala has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Diuretic, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Opthalmic, Skin-tonic

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  • Anantamul

    Anantamul has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Skin-tonic, Tonic, Alterative, Blood-tonic

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Carrot Impact Statistics

In each study below, students from the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the effects. See other studies of food & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Carrot affect your temperature?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your ear temperature?

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HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your sweat quantity?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the color of your skin?

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Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the color of your tongue body?

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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your appetite/hunger?

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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your digestion speed?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

TOXINS

How did Carrot affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your stool smell?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the color of your tongue coating?

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YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your throat soreness?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your urine smell?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your sweat smell?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your acne?

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More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your freckles/moles?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the color of the lower eye lid?

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More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

HYDRATION

How did Carrot affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the dryness of your skin?

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DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the cracks on your tongue?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Carrot affect your ear pressure?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your congestion?

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More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Carrot affect your energy levels?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your muscle tension?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your anxiety?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the stillness of your tongue?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

DIGESTION

How did Carrot affect your digestion speed?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your appetite/hunger?

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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

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Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

TONGUE

How did Carrot affect the color of your tongue body?

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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the color of your tongue coating?

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0
3
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YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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21
14
7
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1
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30
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the stillness of your tongue?

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2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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18
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Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the cracks on your tongue?

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0
1
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23
7
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Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

STOOL

How did Carrot affect your stool lightness?

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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your stool smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your stool consistency?

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Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your stool frequency/quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your stool color?

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More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

URINE

How did Carrot affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your urine clarity?

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25
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More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your urine smell?

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6
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0
2
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5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your urine lightness?

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12
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0
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25
4
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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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7
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

SWEAT

How did Carrot affect your sweat quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your sweat smell?

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14
7
0
0
1
29
2
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

SKIN

How did Carrot affect your freckles/moles?

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0
0
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DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your acne?

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14
7
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0
30
2
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the dryness of your skin?

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4
25
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the color of your skin?

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6
0
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Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

EYE

How did Carrot affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

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6
0
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0
0
0
6
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
24
No Change
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the color of the lower eye lid?

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21
14
7
0
0
1
30
1
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

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12
6
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1
25
6
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

ENT

How did Carrot affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

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7
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2
24
6
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your ear temperature?

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28
21
14
7
0
1
28
3
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your congestion?

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18
14
10
6
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3
20
9
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your ear pressure?

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21
14
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1
28
3
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your throat soreness?

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7
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3
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2
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

HEART

How did Carrot affect your heart rhythm?

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1
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4
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your heart rate?

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Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

SYSTEMIC

How did Carrot affect your energy levels?

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Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your muscle tension?

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Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your anxiety?

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3
11
17
1
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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

How did Carrot affect your temperature?

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8
4
0
1
7
16
8
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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 32 Study ID:123 (2022-02-01 - 2023-02-13)

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Carrot may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Carrot may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Carrot. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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for Autumn-Winter

Carrot is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.
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HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?

Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.
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John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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dehydratedpaani
2015-07-13
“Carrots increase pitta. There are a quite a few errors in doshas and gunas of many foods on this site. Otherwise great site. Hope the mistakes are rectified in the near future."
Katie Clinton Ferndale, sligo, AL
2020-09-14
“Raw carrots, in particular, do have some pungency which can increase pitta if taken in excess. When cooked their alkalising nature and Vitamin A content can be very helpful for the pitta blood and liver. As always, it will depend on the individual's constitution.We would suggest pittas take their carrots cooked to benefit from their sweet taste. A recipe like this kale and carrot soup would be perfect! https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/recipe/Kale-Carrot-Soup-with-Ginger-Fennel-Lime/3089"
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