Medicinal properties and contraindications of carrot seeds
In folk medicine, there are many analogues to medicines. The healing properties of carrot seeds have been noted for a long time and are successfully used in the treatment of many diseases. Despite all the benefits of the product, it also has some contraindications that need to be remembered when dealing with treatment.
Medicinal properties and contraindications of carrot seeds
Areas of use of carrot seeds
The healing properties of carrot seeds are manifested due to their composition.
The seed contains essential oils from which the drug daucarin is produced. It is a collection of flavonoids. They are used as a vasoconstrictor for coronary insufficiency, adenoiditis, allergic rhinosinusitis.
Seed essential oil is used in the treatment of:
- spleen;
- with menstrual irregularities;
- liver;
- organs of the digestive tract;
- respiratory system;
- joint problems;
- cardiovascular disorders;
- with helminth lesions;
- rickets;
- decreased immunity.
Chemical composition and use of the product
Wild carrot seeds are used in folk medicine to treat skin problems. These are natural useful materials for the production of anti-aging masks, creams, serums. Seed infusions are used in neurology. The broth has a positive effect on the state of the nervous system, has a mild sedative effect, without causing drowsiness, unlike many other drugs.
The flavonoids and B vitamins contained in the composition take an active part in the construction of nerve cells, which helps to accelerate recovery after a nervous breakdown, prolonged stress.
Potassium and magnesium strengthen the heart muscle. Improves vascular permeability. Phosphorus and selenium improve mood and performance. Sodium maintains water-salt balance. Especially useful for dieters, as well as vomiting, diarrhea.
Vitamin E preserves the youthfulness of the skin, promotes the rapid elimination of free radicals. Vitamin A helps to improve vision, smooth out wrinkles. Carrot oil is indicated for people taking potassium supplements. Vitamin D contained in it helps to strengthen the skeletal system, has a positive effect on the work of the musculoskeletal system, and improves immunity.
Traditional medicine recipes
The seed helps with many diseases
Patients with constipation are advised to chew carrot seeds one hour before meals. Infusions and decoctions are made with carrot seeds. The infusion is an excellent addition to the main treatment of the kidneys, biliary tract and liver. It's easy to prepare it:
- take 3 tbsp. l. seeds;
- fill them with 3 cups of boiling water;
- insist the broth for 12 hours, tightly wrapping the container with the contents.
Treatment of the kidneys and liver with such an infusion is carried out for 1-2 months. The recommended dosage is 600 ml, divided into 6 doses. Drink 30 minutes before meals.
To remove stones from the kidneys, prevent menstruation disorders, with chronic diseases of the respiratory system, a strong decrease in the protective functions of the body, a variant of infusion with red wine is used:
- grind 100 g of seeds into powder;
- add 500 ml of dry red wine;
- insist 3 weeks, shaking occasionally.
Take 50 g, 3 times a day, 10 minutes before meals. The use of carrot seed oil is invaluable. It is recommended to be taken to improve digestion, in case of dysfunction of the gallbladder, accompanied by flatulence, a decrease in the production of hydrochloric acid in the gastrointestinal tract, and constipation. Carrot oil, together with seeds, taken internally, helps to cleanse the body of toxins, removes toxins, maintains tissue of internal organs, protects the walls of blood vessels from stretching.
Contraindications and side effects
Despite the benefits of the product, it can be harmful if used improperly.
Existing contraindications:
- root vegetable allergy;
- ulcerative formations in the gastrointestinal tract;
- inflammatory process in the small intestine;
- diabetes;
- disruption of the endocrine system;
- epilepsy, asthma;
- uterine bleeding, pregnancy.
Aromatherapy using oil can cause side effects in the form of hallucinations and aggressive behavior. The oil contains myricistin - a substance that negatively affects the functioning of the central nervous system, therefore, specialist advice is needed. Also, oil and carrot seed is harmful when used in childhood, during lactation.
Conclusion
Treatment with folk remedies can cause significant harm to human health. When choosing such a medicine, study the contraindications and consult your doctor. The beneficial medicinal properties of carrot seeds can be an excellent addition in the treatment of many diseases, from which essential oil is produced. This product is used to make medicines and cosmetics.