Carrots and its beneficial properties for the human body

Among the many root crops, a special place in the life of a person is occupied by the caroton, or, as we often call it, carrots. Carrots and its beneficial properties for the human body have been valued since ancient times.

About carrots, its beneficial properties for the human body knew since the days of ancient Greece (it was mentioned among the medicinal plants by Hippocrates, Dioscorides). In Russia, there was such a medicine to reduce blood pressure and improve blood: carrot, beet and radish juice were poured into a dark bottle in equal parts, rolled into a dough and kept in the oven for several hours.

Carrots contain 9, 2% carbohydrates, there are salts of iron, phosphorus, calcium. Also, carrot roots contain proteins (2, 3%), pectin, pantothenic acid, sugar (up to 15%), fatty oil (0, 7%) and other useful substances. Useful properties for the human body show the potassium salts contained in it - especially in diseases of the kidneys, blood vessels, heart. It is recommended for anemia, because it contains a lot of violet acid, which is necessary for the formation of red blood cells. Because of the large amount of iodine, carrots are used with reduced functionality of the thyroid gland. This root vegetable also contains vitamin C (it is also ascorbic acid), vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, D, E, H, K, R and PP.

Now many useful properties of carrots for the human body are explored. First of all, carrots are famous for the high content of carotene (because of which, by the way, it has an orange color). For the body, it is a source of vitamin A, which is also called growth vitamin. Thanks to this vitamin, carrots prevent the formation of stones in the bile and urinary bladder, and also promotes their excretion (carrot seed infusion), prevents cataracts, infections of the food tract, lungs. An interesting fact - to satisfy the daily requirement for the human body in vitamin A, you need to eat only 18-20 grams of carrots. Studies show that carrots have a positive effect on lung function.

Carrot properties related to vision improvement are widely known, because with a lack of carotene a disease develops, which is called night blindness. With regular use, beneficial substances of medicinal root strengthen the retina of the eye, maintain the mucous membrane.

Carrot juice is used as an elixir of health, it reduces fatigue, the skin acquires a healthy, ruddy appearance. Carrot juice is treated and a cold (rinsing their throats, digging the juice into the nose with a cold), and even asthma (helps relieve seizures in combination with milk). With long-term storage, juice practically does not lose useful properties. For prevention and treatment of eye diseases juice is best to drink in the autumn - it is at this time is best absorbed. But it is known that it will not bring the desired effect, if you do not put a spoonful of fat, since vitamin A is fat-soluble. It is with this property is associated and the recommendation to prepare carrots with vegetable or butter, sour cream, so as not to lose carotene before it is consumed. Recommend carrot juice and with increased acidity of the stomach. It also works very well on the pancreas, and also increases the resistance of lymph nodes and endocrine glands, respiratory organs, plus the sinuses of the facial skull.

Thanks to phytoncids, carrots kill pathogens. To reduce microbes in the mouth, it is only necessary to chew or hold the carrot juice in your mouth. Grated carrots help to heal wounds. It is also applied to burns, tumors, frostbite sites.

For the skin, there are many masks with carrots. For example, for the skin, dry carrots are used in combination with honey and egg yolk. With lemon juice carrots will remove freckles, prevents acne, pimples and other irritations. Masks from carrots and for hair are useful. Root plant properties restore the structure of roots, prevent hair loss.

It is recognized that regular use of carrots strengthens the immune system, regulates water and water-salt metabolism, increases vitality, promotes the development of the body. Therefore it is very important for baby food. By the way, using half a glass of carrot juice or 100 grams of grated carrots, carrots will help get rid of worms.

Carrots are useful in hypovitaminosis and vitamin A deficiency, as well as in diseases of the liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system, stomach, polyarthritis, anemia and even in cases of metabolic disorders. Useful root crops have diuretic and moderate choleretic properties (due to potassium compounds and dietary fiber). For lactating women, it is useful because it stimulates lactation. Tincture of seeds on wine is recommended as a laxative.

Unique was the fact that carrots are best used for cooking, as well as for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, in boiled form, since it contains three times more antioxidants. - substances that prevent damage to DNA cells. Cooked carrots help in the treatment of malignant tumors, intestinal dysbiosis, nephritis. It is also indicated for diabetic patients. But gnawing in its raw form is useful for strengthening the gums, as well as for strengthening the structure of the teeth. When colitis recommend mashed carrots (both raw and boiled). Do not recommend in the raw form of carrots to people with exacerbation of peptic ulcer disease, enterocolitis and enteritis.