Carrots- As good as 24carats gold

Carrots- As good as 24carats gold

Carrot (Daucus carota): As carrots are rich in Vitamin A, dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals, they do have so many health benefits if consumed properly.

ACTIONS:    Laxative, Diuretic, Appetite Stimulant, Digestive, and Antiseptic.

SEEDS and Seed Oil:  Acts as Stimulant, Antispasmodic, Emmenagogue (stimulates blood flow in Pelvic area.)

INDICATIONS:   Apart from rich source in vitamin A, it helps to Increase blood flow, build blood,

brighten eyes, colitis, gout, on constipation,

worms (when eaten raw), arthritis, skin disorders, edema.

Carrot juice can be given as supplement in Jaundice, Chronic hepatitis, Colon disorders, Antioxidant, Heal skin and tissues; Heart disease, it reduces the risk of lung cancer; diarrhea, healthy teeth, dehydration, increases complexion.

Special Indication for Haemorrhoids: Consume 150ml of carrot juice by adding 10ml of Coriander juice taken once daily for a week.

Indigestion: For 150ml of carrot juice add one pinch of dried ginger powder.

Contraindications: May cause colic in babies.

Massive overconsumption of carrots can cause carotenosis.

Dr.Vijay Kumar, Santhigiri Healthcare Centre, Mumbai.