Carrot

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Botanical Name

 Daucus sativus

 The Carrot is from the Umbelliferae family know as the celery, carrot or parsley, family.

Health Benefits of Carrot

Cardiovascular System

 Carrots may help to prevent Stroke. 

 

Digestive System

 Carrots may improve the health of the Digestive System. 

 Carrots may stimulate the flow of Bile. 

 Carrots alleviate Constipation by creating larger, softer feces. 

 Carrots may help to prevent Gallstones. 

 Carrots may help to prevent and expel Intestinal Parasites. 

 

Eyes/Vision

 Carrots may help to prevent infection of the Eyes (due to Beta-Carotene). 

 

Hair

 Carrot (oil) is claimed to condition the Hair Condition. 

 

Immune System

 Carrots may reduce the risk of some types of Cancer:

 Carrots may reduce the risk of Cancer - Bladder. 

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