Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Daucus Carota

AKA: Queen Anne’s Lace, wild carrot, bird's nest, bishop's lace

Planting: Well drained fertile soil in sun or partial shade, self seeding biennial, fully hardy, 1’-2’.

Propagation Zone 6/7: Seed/Self-sowing

Harvest: Whole plant is cut in summer and dried for use in infusions and extracts.

Culinary: Fresh roots are eaten raw in salads, cooked as a vegetable

Medicinal: An aromatic herb that acts as a diuretic, soothes the digestive tract, and stimulates the uterus. A rich source of antioxidants. Used internally for urinary stones, cystitis, gout and much more.

Third Eye Vision:

Seeded: Spring 2009, 7F

Links: Wiki

Sources:
The Royal Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses (RHS)

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