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Daucus carota L.

Summary
Carrot is a root vegetable belonging to the family Apiaceae. Carrots are rich source of carotenoids (alpha-carotene and beta-carotene) and polyphenols (catechin and chlorogenic acid). These compounds have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and enhance the innate immunity by increasing the lytic activity of Natural Killer cells and T- lymphocytes count.

Mode of Consumption : Raw as salad, cooked, boiled
Plant Details Agro-climatic Zone Vernacular Names Pictures
Scientific Name: Daucus carota L.
Family: Apiaceae Lindl.
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Apiales
Genus: Daucus Hoff.
Fruiting Season: All round the year
Parts: Root
  • The Eastern Coastal Region
  • The North-Eastern Hill Region
  • The Middle Ganga Plain Region
  • North-Western Mountain Region
  • The Deccan Interior Region & The Western Coastal Region
  • The Western Coastal Region
  • The South-Eastern Plateau Region & The Eastern Coastal Region
  • The Deccan Interior Region & The Eastern Coastal Region
  • The Upper Ganga Plain Region & The Middle Ganga Plain Region
  • The Upper Ganga Plain Region
 Andhra Pradesh : Karet
Assam : Gajor
Bihar : Gaajar
Himachal Pradesh : Gaajar
Karnataka : Kyaret
Kerala : Karrar
Punjab : Gaajar
Tamil nadu : Kerat
Uttar Pradesh : Gaajar
Uttarakhand : Gaajar

Root
Compound/Extract Activity Mode of Action Marker/References
Carrot juiceAntiproliferativeCarrot Juice increases cytokine secretion and also increases T- lymphocytes activity. T- lymphocytes and cytokines[1]
Carrot juiceAnti-inflammatoryCarrot Juice increases lytic activity in NK cells, proliferation of lymphocytes and increases the secretion of TNF-α, IL-8, IL-2.NK cells, TNF-α, IL-8, and IL-2[2]
Major Class Metabolites (Content of bioactives: mg/100g Fresh Weight)
Carboxylic AcidChlorogenic acid: 10 mg/100g[3]
Carotenoidα- Carotene: 4.6 mg/100g, β- Carotene: 8.8 mg/100g[2]
FlavonoidCatechin: 15.9-25.9 mg/100g, Total phenolics: 15.9-25.9[5]
Phenolic acidProtocatechuic acid: 0.46 mg/100g[3]
Effect Observation DOI
In vitro studies Increased count of beneficial gut microbiota such as Bacteroides dorei, Prevotella sp., and Bifidobacterium longumDOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9102142
In vitro studies Enhanced production of acetic acid and propionic acidDOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9102142
Animal model studiesRegulate and protect the intestinal microbiota compositionDOI: 10.1155/2022/2479956
Disease Formulation Reference Author TKDL
Melancholia(Maali Kholia), Palpitation(Khafaqaan), Paralysis/Hemiplegia(Faalij), Bell's palsy(Laqwa), Epilepsy(Sara/Mirgi), Tremor(Re'sha), Strangury/Dribbling of Urine(Taqteer-al-Baul), Metralgia(Waja'-al-Rehm), Abortion / Miscarriage (Isqaat-e-Haml), Giddiness(Duwaar), Headache (Migraine)(Suda-e-Nisfi/Shaqeeqa), Psychosis/Insanity/Mania(Mania/Junoon), Amnesia(Nisyaan), Poisoning(Tasammum), Arthralgia(Waja'-al-Mafaasil), Pain(Waja), Depression(Gham/ sadma).Majoon-e- SheelsaAl-Qaanoon-fil-Tibb, Vol. VAbu Ali Ibn-e-Sina, Publication Department, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-62, 1996Unani
Lumbago(Waja-ul-Qatan), Amenorrhoea(IhtIbaas-e-Tams), Hepatalgia(Waja-ul-Kabid), Tenesmus(Maghs), Insect bite(Lasa't-al-Hasharaat), Poisoning(Tasammum), Pain(Waja), Scorpion sting poisoning(Lasa't -ul-Aqrab), Pustules(Busoor), Acute Abscess(Khuraaj), Chronic Abscess(Dubaila), Elephantiasis / Filariasis (Daa-ul-Feel), Flatulence(Nafkh-e-Shikam)Qarsana/banjunkushtAl Jaame' li Mufradaat al Advia wal AghziaZiya Al- Din Abdullah Ibn Al- Baitar, Matba Amra, Cairo, Egypt, 1874Unani
Information from Wealth of India Reference
  • An infusion of the root is considered diuretic, deobstruent, stimulant and useful in dropsy, retention of urine and affections of bladder.
  • The extraction from the root is said to be effective in causing contraction of the uterus.
 CSIR(1952).The Wealth of India, Raw materials,Vol.-III ,P.19, New Delhi, India
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    CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-6, Assam, India
    CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur-61,Himachal Pradesh, India