Carrot, Wild (Queen Anne’s Lace)

Daucus carota

MEDICINAL USES:

The leaves, flowers, seeds and root of this well used plant all have medicinal applications.  All parts of the plant are diuretic and act as a urinary tract disinfectant.  Wild Carrot also helps to dissolve kidney stones and can be useful in cases of gout and rheumatism.  The seeds are carminative and help to relieve gassy conditions such as flatulence and colic.  The root was used by First Nations Peoples to induce uterine contractions.