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Wild carrot

July 10, 2026 · Omnia Sana

Daucus carota

Family: Apiaceae · Parts used: Fruit and seed, Root, Aerial parts, Flower · Also known as: Queen Anne's lace, bird's nest, bishop's lace

Common names in 32 European languages →

Key actions

DiureticNephroprotective (kidney support)Hepatoprotective (liver support)GastroprotectiveAntioxidantAnti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialAntifungalAnticancer (preclinical)Antidiabetic (blood-sugar lowering)Lipid-loweringVulnerary (wound healing)CarminativeEmmenagogue / uterine tonic

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

Inflammation (general)Good
Cancer (anticancer research)Good
Urinary supportGood
Urinary tract infection (UTI)Good
Swelling / fluid retentionGood
IndigestionGood
BloatingGood
Kidney supportTraditional
Liver supportTraditional
WoundsTraditional
Infection (general)Traditional
Blood sugar / diabetes supportTraditional
High cholesterolTraditional

Selected studies & references

ReviewChemical Composition, Functional and Anticancer Properties of Carrot (2023)

ReviewThe Wild Carrot (Daucus carota): A Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review (2023)

ReviewCarotenoid Biosynthesis in Daucus carota (2016)

ReviewBioactive C17-Polyacetylenes in Carrots (Daucus carota L.): Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives (2015)

ClinicalDeath of Socrates: a likely case of poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) poisoning (2024)

ClinicalCarotenodermia (2008)

PreclinicalWound-Healing Efficacy of Daucus carota Bioactive Compounds: Targeting Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Apoptosis (2025)

PreclinicalCharacterization of insoluble dietary fiber from three food sources and their potential hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects (2021)

All 19 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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