#Umbelliferae family

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Tomorrow's Leaf" (Ashitaba)

I recently bought seeds of "Tomorrow's Leaf" (Ashitaba) at a home center. 150 yen. This vegetable, which is native to the Izu Islands, grows wild locally. It belongs to the Umbelliferae family, well, it's an Apiaceae, but it is characterized by its exceptionally high content of vitamin B12, which is essential for brain function, along with comfrey among plants. This is a beauty that vegans should cry for joy in. Recommended. It's just a little big.

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明日葉

私は最近ホームセンターで「明日葉」（アシタバ）の種を購入しました。１５０円。伊豆諸島が原産のこの野菜は、現地では自生しています。��リ科で、まあ、セリの仲間ですが、脳の働きに不可欠なビタミンB12を、植物では、コンフリーと並び、例外的に含有していることが特徴です。これは、完全菜食主義者：ヴィーガンにとって、泣いて喜ぶべき美質です。おススメ。ただちょっと大型です。

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Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum L.) - “It is a very common nitrophile weed species, belonging to the Apiaceae (formerly Umbelliferae) family... The general symptoms of hemlock poisoning are effects on nervous system (stimulation followed by paralysis of motor nerve endings and CNS stimulation and later depression), vomiting, trembling, problems in movement, slow and weak later rapid pulse, rapid respiration, salivation, urination, nausea, convulsions, coma and death.” (x)

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As a Herbalist and Ecologist I can’t stress this enough. People are usually more careless when it comes to plants. The fear for deadly mushrooms seems to be more present in people, however, plants are just as tricky! How often I had people underestimating the effects of plants. There are a lot of common plants in the Northern Hemisphere that can kill you. I see it happening time and time again, people without proper experience eating wild plants from plant families that contain the most deadliest species. Some species are really really similar to one another.

For example: the Apiaceae or otherwise called the Umbelliferae family has the most deadliest plant species in the Northern Hemisphere (Poison Hemlock and Water dropworth Hemlock, the plant responsible for Socrates death). It grows more commonly than you might think and I have had several people mistaking it for Cow Parsley. This family has many more very very toxic species. I see unexperienced people go out and about foraging these kind of plants without being aware of the risks, nor having the proper knowledge to distinguish them from one another. This plant family in particular is HARD to distinguish. Don’t fool around! Same goes for the Conifer species. Although they are easier to distinguish, I did experience full on bushcraft instructors eat Yew needles in front of me. You can imagine my horror and disbelief.

Please don’t rely on apps for foraging if you do not have any experience. Or fuck around and find out. If you want to learn, start with the easier plant families and do not merely focus on recognizing the edible ones, focus on the poisonous plants in said family too! And it’s look-alikes. Also, always ask an expert if you are hesitating, or just leave the plant be.

For those not in the know, this is one of the Amanita mushrooms referred to as a Destroying Angel. Never, ever, ever, ever forage with an app. Especially for mushrooms.

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#Coriander(Coriandrumsativum L.) is an annual plant belonging to the family #Umbelliferae, which distributed in #Central and #Western Europe, #India, #Bangladesh, #Thailand, #China and other Asian regions. Besides being edible, #coriander is an important traditional medicine in India and China, and is used to treat circulatory #disorders, such as respiratory, urinary tract, and skin diseases. In this study, we investigated the #vasorelaxant effects of extracts from coriander and further studied to clarify their action #mechanisms.

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Hemlock: ¡¡¡Poisonous!!! 30% mortality rate through central nervous system depression & respiratory paralysis; slow & agonizing. Apiaceae family, "umbelliferae" which clusters flowers atop in an umbrella fashion. Often can differentiate by the purple spots on the stem🔻

Sometimes can be confused with the wound-healing, protective Yarrow associated with love & immortality.

#love #heartbreak #herbalallies #herbalwarnings #spiritualherbalism #poetry #redflags #relationships #throwback #processing #healing

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CHERFULUM (Umbelliferae familie) CERFOGLIO Mpepo. Swana , Allerheiligste Benedictus, in Vulgêre Latyn, ci'è re fe Ho.

Eenjarige plant met 'n vertakte stam met blink, harige blare, wit sambreelvormige blomme, met 'n vyfkroonkroon; swarterige, lineêre vrugte.

Genesende eienskappe: die aromatiese en pittige geurblare word gebruik vir hul suiwerende, diuretiese, galaktiese eienskappe.

Tofuga, oftalmiese. Afkooksel: 30 g kerwel, 30 g beetblare, 60 g blaarslaai, 125 g suring, 1250 g water. In koppies, in die oggend op 'n leë maag.

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GIANT HOGWEED, APRIL

Below is a photo of the giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), also known as cartwheel-flower, giant cow parsley, giant cow parsnip, or hogsbane. I love when a simple species of plant has so many strange names. Giant hogweeds are actually in the family Apiaceae, or Umbelliferae, which is commonly known as the celery, carrot or parsley family. However, like its name alludes, the giant hogweed is a non-native, invasive and potentially harmful species. Its sap contains chemicals which can cause photodermatitis or photosensitivity, where the skin becomes highly sensitive to sunlight and can result in blistering, changing pigmentation, and long-lasting scars. It has even been know to cause third-degree burns. Below is a photo I took in Marston Marshes last year:

I wanted to write about this species for two reasons: 1. As a reminder that even innocuous looking plants you could find anywhere can cause serious harm if you don’t know what it is, just like stinging nettles, and 2. they are very prevalent all through Norwich, with the ‘hot-spots’ being in the south and the east. Its also important to be able to identify them not just for humans, but also dogs and cats that may wanter across them, and become badly injured or burnt. I haven’t come across any on campus luckily, but if I did I would be sure to notify the school and the Norfolk Non-Native Species Initiative. Just this month, an article was written for the Eastern Daily Press about a giant hogweed spotted along the banks of the River Wensum. They state ‘Before it erupts with its tall, cow parsley-like flower spike, it can be identified by its large rhubarb-like leaves’.

Giant hogweeds can take up to four years to flower, which usually begins in June and ends  in July. However, each plant can produce 50,000-80,000 seeds, which is a main reason why they are so invasive. Throughout their lives they go through for main phases: in the first year, the rhubarb-like leaves will sprout form the seeds. Only several years later will the next phase take place, when the plants flower in midsummer. Durning the late summer and early autumn, the plant produces its incredible number of seeds. Finally, when winter arrives, the plant dies, leaving its dried stems and seed heads stills standing and creating the shade that can harm other wildlife.

They harm biodiversity by forming dense canopies which shade out native plants, and therefore remove the organisms that rely on them. Ironically giant hogweeds were brought over to Europe and North America from Eurasia as an ornamental plant. Another example of humans ignorance causing an invasive species to ruin another environments biodiversity. To end this post on a high note, here’s a photo of River playing with a new friend she met in Earlham Park!

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Hing: Medicinal Utilizes, Restorative Advantages For Gut Health And Wellness As Well As Recipes

Hing or Asafoetida, additionally called Hingu in Hindi, Ingu in Kannada, Inguva in Telugu, Perungayam in Tamil is a vital culinary ingredient common to every Indian kitchen area.

Hing, often referred as 'Food of the God's' or 'Evil one's Dung' passes the herb name Ferula foetida and also Ferula assafoetida. It is among the seasonal natural herbs coming from the Umbelliferae or Apiaceae family, that expands to the elevation of 1.5 to 2 mt tall.

Hing is the dried latex (i.e. gum oleoresin) that obtains discharged from the faucet origin or root or stem of Ferula assafoetida, widely grown in India, Pakistan, deserts of Iran and also mountains of Afghanistan.

A flowering plant with numerous schizogenous air ducts in the cortex, Ferula assafoetida includes the resinous gum. Blossoms of this plant are pale green yellow in colour, fruits are oval, level, reddish brownish loaded with milklike juice while roots are thick, big and pulpy. They show a remove similar to that of the stems.

As a result of the existence of sulphur substances, hing has a distinctive poignant odor and also a bitter taste.

Time and again, hing is widely discussed in several old scriptures as an ingredient which is not just used for culinary functions, especially in tadka but also for several healing advantages.

Old texts in Afghanistan as well as Iran have actually treasured hing for treating cough, chilly, abscess and also menstruation issues. As the resin essence is rich in diuretic, anti-spasmodic and also analgesic properties, it can be inhaled by mixing it with warm water for dealing with pneumonia, whopping coughing and also asthma.

The essence from the dried out stem as well as leaves of this plant have an aphrodisiac effect on both men and women. In earlier times, it was among the most usual natural herbs prescribed for treating hysteria.

In our far western culture, hing is pointed out in several clinical journals for its medical buildings. The root essence has powerful antibiotic, anti-viral and anti-bacterial compounds as well as according to numerous studies, researchers assert that the hing extract can be used for avoiding and also treating swine influenza (H1N1) virus. It was likewise used for dealing with the Spanish flu pandemic which happened in the year 1918.

Hing has discovered its way in the all natural treatments of Ayurveda and Unani medicines. Ayurveda highly suggests hing for its favorable effects on aiding in food digestion. A smear of the tincture of hing is topically used to relieve abdominal discomfort. Standard treatments suggest hing for treating unwanted gas, breathing troubles and also as an effective active ingredient for improving reproductive wellness in both men and women.

In lots of places, a paste of 'hing' is carefully smeared around the chest and under the nose location to ensure that its aroma gets in the body as well as cures chilly and influenza.

Hing, among the ultimate Indian spices have actually been discussed in various natural home remedy. It is readily available both in the form of powder and also whole seasoning in all Indian kitchens. A service of hing or hing instilled in lukewarm water drank consistently has numerous benefits. It assists in digestion, assists in fat burning, controls diabetic issues and also maintains breathing troubles and infections at bay.

Nutritious Advantage of Hing Lemon Water:

This enchanting drink is popular for its numerous therapeutic effectiveness as well as improves your overall well-being. Hing in addition to the other natural ingredients is especially reliable in minimizing weight problems.

Hing:

Hing is very useful in curing digestive system conditions and unwanted gas. When the hing is boiled in water, it becomes diuretic in nature, cleans kidneys as well as urinary system bladder and also stops the body from any urinary system infection. When the hing water is ingested on a regular basis, it reinforces the bones and also joints as well as treatments stomach acidity. It enhances the body metabolism and aids the body to melt more calories.

Jeera:

In addition to hing, even jeera is properly utilized for dealing with indigestion. Being abundant in iron, it likewise serves as an all-natural blood purifier. It aids in controlling the blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels in the body. It also promotes fat burning as well as minimizes fat from the body.

Lemon:

Lemon, another key active ingredient of this water is filled with vitamin C. Lemon enhances the all-natural radiance of the skin by decreasing pores as well as wrinkles. It promotes hydration, provides relief from kidney rocks, minimizes weight problems and minimizes acid indigestion.

Advantages of Hing

Hing is loaded with a myriad of nutritional aspects like carbs, fiber, potassium, calcium, iron as well as a plentiful host of volatile crucial oils for skin wellness. It is extremely helpful in the therapy of acid indigestion, breathing troubles, nervous troubles, high blood pressure, menstrual pains etc.

Crammed With Dietary Fiber:

Hing being packed with fiber aids in digestion and also maintains the routine bowel movements in the body. It decreases hyperglycemia and is incredibly effective in controlling blood glucose levels in the body. It likewise assists in preserving correct body weight.

Rich in Carbs:

Being an abundant source of carbs, hing advertises metabolic process. It is extremely beneficial in maintaining digestion health, promoting heart wellness as well as in boosting brain feature. It is a powerful state of mind regulatory authority as well as assists in stopping excessive weight.

Powerhouse of Iron:

Iron being just one of the necessary nutrients in hing is a potent blood purifier. It increases hemoglobin as well as red cell count of the blood. It also treats anemia, boosts focus, minimizes tiredness and also improves overall immunity of the body.

High on Potassium:

Hing is an excellent source of potassium. Potassium being an electrolyte balances the impacts of salt and works in keeping blood pressure. It is very useful for bone and also joint health and wellness. It avoids the arteries from tightening, therefore lowering the chances of cardiovascular disease as well as enhancing cardiovascular health.

Modest Source of Calcium:

Calcium is very valuable in improving bone as well as dental health and wellness. Hing, being moderately abundant in calcium works in strengthening the teeth and also bones, reduces threat of kidney rocks and also colon cancer as well as aids in stopping diseases like weakening of bones, osteomalacia and osteopenia.

Wealth of Crucial Oils:

The two selections of hing have a number of volatile oils like α-pinene, α-terpineol, β-pinene, luteolin, vanillin α- pinene, azulene, umbelliferone etc. The necessary oils have substantial anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-fungal properties which function as a natural remedy for cough as well as chilly congestion, asthma, stops oral issues and cleanses the digestive tract flora.

Healing Advantages of Hing

Enhances Food digestion:

Hing being abundant in fiber help in digestion. It offers relief from stomach problems like gastritis, bloating, stomach discomfort, windiness and also promotes overall gastrointestinal health. As a result of its anti-microbial residential properties, it prevents development of vegetation in the intestines and lowers the chance of belly infection.

Supplies Remedy For Respiratory Troubles:

Hing having anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial as well as expectorant properties holds high importance in treating a wide range of respiratory system issues like bronchial asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough and also cold. It eases breast congestion as well as removes excessive mucous from the respiratory system system.

Enhances Fertility And Also Reproductive Health:

Hing being aphrodisiac in nature stimulates hormone task and also boosts energy and blood circulation in the body thereby acting as a sexual energizer. Consumption of hing promotes the manufacturing of the hormone progesterone in females, minimizes the risks of early births as well as too much bleeding throughout labor. It is likewise popular to get rid of signs and symptoms of sterility as well as the inability to conceive in males and females.

Diabetic issues Monitoring:

Scientific investigates program that the crucial nutrients existing in hing control the release of insulin from the pancreatic cells, thus reducing blood sugar level in your body and maintaining diabetes in control.

Great For Cardiac Health And Wellness:

The existence of coumarins and the anti-coagulant home of hing stops blood from clotting within the arteries, thus decreasing the high blood pressure in the body. Likewise, hing being abundant in potassium, minimizes the possibilities of any strokes or clog in the heart, therefore promoting overall cardiac wellness.

Eliminates Menstrual Pain:

Irregular durations and also menstrual cramps are a nightmare for the majority of the females around. Hing being an all-natural blood thinner, reduces embolism throughout durations, makes the flow smooth and also easy, hence lowering pains in your reduced abdominal areas and back. Additionally, usage of hing controls the secretion of progesterone, thereby regulating the menstrual cycle and making it more regular.

Rejects Migraine:

The enchanting yellow powder has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory residential or commercial properties which help in unwinding the pain blood vessels in the head. Being an antidepressant, it likewise boosts the state of mind of a private and also gives relief from stress-related frustration as well as chronic migraine headache.

Include a pinch of hing to a glass of cozy water and consume it a couple of times throughout the day to obtain relief from headache.

Remedies Insect Bites And Stings:

Insect attacks as well as hurts can be extremely excruciating and might affect your day-to-day activities. Hing serve as an all-natural antidote for all type of insect bites. The anti-inflammatory and also pain-reducing buildings of the powder play a critical duty in minimizing the inflamed condition of the skin after an insect bite.

Smear the damaged location with a paste of garlic and also hing to decrease pain and also recover insect bites.

Hing For Pregnant Females

Hing can be consumed by expectant women in very small quantities when added with other meals with no negative effects. Nevertheless, pregnant females ought to stay clear of taking raw hing as it is very hazardous and not a good idea.

Hing is additionally efficient for expecting women for alleviating abdominal aches when applied on the navel.

Just how To Do?

Mix a pinch of hing with a few drops of mustard oil and massage therapy it on the navel. This will provide instant relief from the discomfort associated with windiness as well as bloating. It is the simplest remedy for people that don't such as the preference of hing.

However, hing in big quantities has verified to be hazardous for expectant women as well as consuming raw hing may cause nausea or vomiting and also throwing up because of its pungent and also solid flavour. Adding unwanted of hing may likewise result in swollen lips, gas, throat infection and indigestion. Expecting ladies with hypertension ought to absolutely limit hing as it can have unfavorable effects on blood pressure control. The worst of all, hing has abortifacient building, thus can bring about miscarriage if taken in big quantities.

Hing in Ayurveda and also Supplements

Hing is commonly popular in Ayurveda by its Sanskrit names like Ramaha, Badhika, Ugragandha (named due to its solid poignant odor) and also Sahasravedhi (medication which works in thousand methods). Ashtanga Hridaya, an ancient Ayurvedic bible records hing as an effective treatment against digestion issue, unwanted gas, tooth pain, impotency etc

. Charaka Samhita, an ancient Sanskrit compilation of Ayurvedic medicines classifies hing as Deepaneeya (natural herbs that improve food digestion), Svasahara (herbs that are reduce breathing problems) and Sanjnasthapana (natural herbs that are useful in recovering mental awareness).

Hing has a Katu Rasa (pungent taste). It is honored with all 3 gunas like Laghu (light to digest), Snigdha (oily) and Tikshna (sharp and also piercing, gets in the deep tissues). It has Katu Vipaka (poignant in nature after food digestion) and also Ushna Virya (warm effectiveness). It normalizes Kapha (earth and also water) and Vata (air) and also raises Pitta (food digestion). Likewise Read: Intro To Ayurveda: Learn More About Vata, Pitta And Also Kapha Doshas

Ayurveda likewise points out hing for numerous considerable residential properties like Pachana (valuable in food digestion), Anulomana (lowers bloating), Hridaya (reliable for heart troubles) and Chakshushya (valuable for treating eye troubles).

Nowadays, hing is conveniently readily available in numerous kinds and also is extensively sold in the form of Churna (powder), Tailam (oil) and Vati (tablet computers as well as pills) in different stores.

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Plant Classification and Scientific Naming

Classification of plants

✪ The scientific or botanical names of plants are internationally recognised ✪ These names are useful for herbalists as it ensures we are getting the plant we actually want from a manufacturer ✪ Carolus Linnaeus (Swedish botanist) established the modern plant classification system back in 1753 ✩ His system divides plants into species ⋆ A species of plant has plants which share morphological features, and they can interbreed ⋆ Closely related species are grouped together as a genus ⋆ Within a genus, plants with similar characteristics and origins then move together into groups called families ⋆ Families are subdivided into orders ⋆ Orders are subdivided into classes ⋆ Classes are subdivided into divisions ⋆ And finally, from a division we reach the kingdom

Understanding the Scientific Names - Latin Binomial

✪ A plant’s scientific (botanical) name is a Latin binomial (two-part name)

✪ The first word indicates the genus and the second word indicates the particular species in a genus. The genus always has a capital letter and the species has a lower case letter. Both words are written in italics. Eg, Peppermint’s scientific name is Mentha spicata. Mentha (the genus) and spicata (the species).

✪ Sometimes after the genus you might see the letters sp. or spp. and these indicate one specie or several species of a particular genus. So, if we are talking about Mints in general we might talk about the Mentha spp. ✩ ssp. is used to denote a subspecies (eg Lavender angustifolia ssp. angustifolia and Lavender angustifolia ssp. pyrenaica) Yes, it’s confusing. ✩ You may also see the abbreviation var. which is used to indicate the variety. Eg Citrus aurantium var. amara (Petitgrain). ✩ Since plants within a species can interbreed, we can also denote hybrids. Hybridisation is indicated with an x between the genus and the species for example, Mentha x piperita var. piperita.

What’s in a name?

✪ Plant and family names are subject to change. This can happen when a new discovery is made or classifications progress. For example, in old German texts Chamomile is listed as Matricaria recutita, whilst in newer books it’s listed as Matricaria chamomilla.

✪ Family names have also seen changes. Eg, the Compositae family is now the  Asteraceae family. The Cruciferae family is now the Brassicaceae family. The Umbelliferae family became the Apiaceae family. The Libiatae family is now the Lamiaceae family.

✪ Most herbs come from the families above, so being aware of their name changes is important because some people have a family specific allergy. 

✪ You may notice other letters after the scientific name and these indicate the botanical authority who named the plant. Sometimes the botanist’s initial will be in brackets and this indicates that there has been a name change for some reason.

✪ The Latin words used in the naming of plants can be fascinating and confusing! Some words are taken from classical mythology. For example, the herb Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Achillia comes from the Greek Achilles. 

✪ Sometimes the Latin word will refer to the plant’s geography or habitat. For example, montana means growing on mountains, riparius means growing by rivers and streams whilst hydrocotyle means living in the water.

✪ The name could also indicate where they were found - sinensis for China, californica for California.

✪ Early botanists also named herbs after their uses! For example, cardiaca for the heart, catharticus helping to purge, and for the plants which had officially entered the pharmacopoeia (of medicinal plants) - officinalis.

✪ The names are often Greek in origin. Anethum from the Greek antethon meaning dill or anise. Some names commemorate a historical figure or botanist.

✪The name may also hint at the anatomy of the plant for example Hypericum perforatum. Perforatum refers to the little perforations found on leaves. Yarrow (millefolium)  refers to mille -thousand, folium -leaf. A reflection of the distinct feathery leaves.

✪ The colour of the plant is also used in the names, eg, purpureus (purple), viridis (green), albidus (white),  niger (black),  caeruleus (blue), ruber (red).

✪ And finally, the name can also give us a clue to the fragrance of the plant. Odorata means sweet smelling whereas feotidus means foul smelling.

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Papilio polyxenes caterpillars

Some Black-swallowtail munchkin pals found on my parsley plant last year. Aptly, these are also known as “parsley worms”, as they strongly prefer host plants of the Carrot Family (Apiaceae/Umbelliferae), and thus, along with parsley, can be attracted by dill, wild carrot, fennel and celery!

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It is not without reason that the famous Renaissance physician and chemist Theophrastus Paracelsus called carrot root Mandragora (genus), making people live longer without diseases. The amazing properties of carrots lie in their carrot nutrition facts, which include various trace elements and a wealth of vitamins, some of which the human body cannot form during the metabolic process. The root of the carrot concentrates substances that help treat many diseases, obtain a strong immune system and rejuvenate the entire body. Read more about the useful properties of carrots, their biochemical composition, and the influence of growing conditions on the value of the root crop in this material.

A FEW FACTS ABOUT CARROTS Cultured carrots evolved from the wild carrots that grew in abundance in Asia and Europe. This root vegetable is thought to have originated in Afghanistan. Carrots originated in Afghanistan and possibly northern Iran and Pakistan. Queen Anne's Lace is a wild carrot that readily inter-pollinates with carrots and grows in temperate areas around the world where there is adequate moisture and disturbed ecology (roadsides, open spaces, etc.).

A. History of the carrot The domestication of carrots took the following routes. 1. 900 - 1000 AD: Purple and yellow carrots spread from Afghanistan to the eastern Mediterranean. 2. The 1300s: purple and yellow carrots in Western Europe and China 3. The 1600s: Yellow carrots in Japan 4. The 1700s: In addition to purple and yellow, white carrots were reported in Europe, and orange carrots were first reported in the Netherlands and neighboring regions 5. Today: orange carrots dominate worldwide, although some white types (for livestock) still exist in Western and Eastern Europe, some red (not orange) in Japan, some yellow and purple in the Middle East, and some purple, yellow, and red from Turkey to India and China

It should be noted that under natural conditions, the content and list of beneficial properties of root carrots differs from the cultivated form, where the beneficial properties of this crop are purposefully developed.

B. External review of key facts 1. Carrot (Daucus carota) is a root vegetable of the Umbelliferae family, including celery, parsley, parsley, dill, parsley, fennel, coriander, and fennel. 2. In 2012, the United States was the third-largest carrot producer. Approximately 80-90% of U.S. carrots are produced in California. Other major producers include Michigan and Texas. 3. In the late 1980s, the introduction of fresh-cut carrots and "baby carrots" created a carrot boom. 4. 4. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, vitamins C and K, potassium, and dietary fiber. 5. 5. Carrots are popular as a culinary vegetable, salad item, snack food, and raw vegetable. 6. 6. Like most vegetables, carrots are low in acid and therefore at high risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum toxin, the bacterium produced by Clostridium botulinum, when improperly canned. There have been several outbreaks of botulism associated with commercial and homemade carrot juice and homemade canned carrots. 7. Between 1998 and 2017, the CDC's National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) reported at least 31 carrot-related outbreaks resulting in 756 illnesses, 17 hospitalizations, and no deaths. In outbreaks of known etiology, the most common pathogen is norovirus, but also includes Bacillus cereus, Salmonella, Salmonella, Clostridium botulinum, Shigella, and Staphylococcus aureus.

It was not until the 20th century that breeding efforts produced carrot varieties with a predominantly orange color, high sweetness, and pleasant juicy flesh. Before breeding efforts, carrots were used primarily for cooking and much less frequently for root vegetables, but then there was a real culinary boom. Cookbooks devote considerable space to describing various recipes for cooking carrots with other grain crops, and medical reference books present recipes for preparing treatments for various ailments.

EFFECT OF CULTIVATION CONDITIONS OF CARROTS ON THE QUALITY OF ROOT CROPS The value of carrots is determined by vitamins and other nutrients that accumulate in the root crop. Their quantity and quality depend on cultivation techniques. When agricultural practices are violated, changes occur not only in the exterior of carrots (small, sparse orange, cracked roots, etc.) but also in their biochemical indicators. Vitamins, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and other very important compounds are drastically reduced. Carrot is a temperate crop. It has high requirements for basic living conditions: soil and temperature regime, provision of water, and light. The quality of root crops decreases due to insufficient soil preparation (low looseness, insufficient filling with basic fertilizers), insufficient watering and feeding during vegetation, violation of the ratio of the main nutrients (more nitrogen and less potassium), and other conditions. When buying root crops in the market, be sure to ask about the growing conditions of the crop. But the best way to keep your family healthy is to grow carrots on your own plots, observing all the requirements of agricultural growing techniques. Also, only approved varieties and hybrids should be used when sowing seeds. During the winter period, list in your garden diary the early, middle, and late varieties with the highest biotechnical indicators of product quality and prepare carrot seeds of these varieties exactly.

BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF CARROTS A. Vitamins in carrots 1. Carrots contain 22% of pro-vitamin "A" (carotene), including alpha and beta carotene, which are synthesized in the body as vitamin "A," and vitamin "A" is a guarantee of visual acuity. 2. 100 grams of carrots contain more than 0.5 grams of B vitamins, including B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, and B12, necessary for the synthesis of hemoglobin in the body. 3. Carrot juice contains a group of active chemicals calcitriol, representing vitamin "D," including "D2" and "D3". Vitamin "D" can be produced in the body under the influence of natural sunlight and ultraviolet light (artificial irradiation) and manifests itself in the form of tanning. Deficiency in children manifests itself in the form of rickets and in adults in the form of osteoporosis (fragility) and softening of bones (osteopenia). 4. Carrots have a high content of vitamin "K" (11%), which regulates blood clotting and prevents the formation of blood clots. 5. Vitamins "C" and "E" provide energy and normalize the function of the endocrine glands. Vitamin E also slows down the aging process of the body. It is known as the vitamin of youth. It is vital for diabetics because it helps reduce the need for insulin. 6. Vitamin "PP" (niacin), like the previous vitamins, provides energy to the body, supports heart function, blood circulation, and is involved in the metabolism of amino acids. 7. Vitamin "N," or lipoic acid, regulates the liver, thyroid, participates in the metabolism of carbohydrates, and influences the level of cholesterol in the blood. The whole vitamin complex is preserved in freshly cooked carrot juice for one hour, after thawing - 0.5 hours. The complete utilization of the body occurs in the presence of fats (butter, sour cream).

B. Micronutrients in carrots Carrots are characterized by a fairly high micronutrient content. In 100 grams of raw carrots, there is 320 mg of potassium, responsible for normalizing the heart. In Soviet times, athletes were prescribed potassium lactate. The sodium concentration was between 69-70 mg, and the sum of phosphorus and calcium exceeded 65-68 mg. Carrot root has sufficient copper, zinc, iron, magnesium, manganese, cobalt, and molybdenum. Carrots also contain selenium, a young element, and fluorine, which is responsible for the thyroid gland and helps to remove heavy metals and radionuclides from the body. Other elements are present in root crops and are compounds and combinations necessary for the normalization of water metabolism (chlorine), water-salt metabolism (sodium), and the composition of proteins (sulfur). Aluminum, boron, vanadium, nickel, chromium, lithium, and iodine complete the list of trace elements. In the context of low-calorie products, an impressive list becomes indispensable for the treatment of obesity, weight loss, and stimulation of hematopoiesis. Carrots are a part of all fitness diets. 100 grams of root crop (one small carrot) contains 35 to 40 kcal but contains more than 9.5 grams of carbohydrates and 2.8 grams of dietary fiber.

OTHER NUTRIENTS IN CARROTS Recently, there has been a general decline in immunity in children and adults and increased cold and flu attacks. The phytotoxic properties of carrots are almost comparable to garlic and onions but without an unpleasant odor. On the contrary, the essential oils add spice to the dishes prepared. In the early days of recognizing carrots as a food, as mentioned above, the seeds and green tops were used in cooking. The concentration is lower than in other vegetables, but a complete list of amino acids is present in carrots. These include tyrosine, lysine, leucine, ornithine, cysteine, asparagine, threonine, histidine, methionine, etc. Carrot has a pleasant rich color due to its anthocyanins and bioflavonoids. It contains umbelliferone, which is involved in the biosynthesis of basic compounds such as phytosterols, coumarins, quercetin, fiber, pectin, and sugar.

USEFUL PROPERTIES OF CARROTS For the treatment and prevention of diseases, carrot is available as a raw product, cooked, thawed, and frozen. In boiled form, it increases its positive impact on the body in treating nephritis, cancer, diabetes, and general flora disorders. Raw carrots prevent microbial infections of the mouth and systemic infectious colds (acute respiratory infections, influenza). Carrot is used for vitamin deficiencies, anemia, atherosclerosis. It is included in formulas for treating Alzheimer's disease, digestive tract, intestinal obstruction, cholelithiasis and urolithiasis, pyelonephritis, cystitis. Carrot juice is effective against conjunctivitis, night blindness, and other eye diseases. It is used in official and folk medicine to treat diseases of the bone and hematopoietic system. Eating 50 grams of fresh carrots per day (average daily rate) will reduce the risk of stroke by 60-70%, breast cancer by 25%, and retinal diseases with visual impairment by 40%.

CONTRAINDICATIONS TO THE USE OF CARROTS 1. Carrots are contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to this product. 2. In inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, small intestine, peptic ulcers. In these cases, the vegetable is used in the form of boiled or stewed. 3. If you have liver disease, consult a doctor before consuming carrots. 4. Yellowing of feet and skin in children and adults may occur if raw carrots and juice are consumed in excess. The daily dosage of this product should be reduced until the yellowing disappears. Finally, I would like to warn the reader. Carrots are very useful, but at all need to be measured. It is enough to eat 1-2 carrots a day, no more than 100-120 grams of carrots in any form - salads, purees, juices.

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Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is an aromatic herb with savory, deep green leaves that are harvested fresh and used to flavor a variety of dishes. Cilantro is similar to parsley and hailing from the same family "Umbelliferae", the entire plant is edible. The stems, leaves, flowers, seeds, and roots.

(via How to Grow Cilantro - HOME AND GARDEN)

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OSHA ROOT TEA

About Osha Root/Bear Root

Osha roots botanical name is “Ligusticum porteri,”. It is a perrenial herbal plant that is mainly found in various parts of northern Mexico as well as in the Rocky Mountains of North America.

This herb is mainly a mountain plant. The natural herbal plant is a member of the “Umbelliferae” family just like the Dill and Parsley herbs.

Osha Root, which is considered to be sacred by a majority of Native American's is also known by other names including “Indian Parsley's, Colorado cough root, Chuchupate, mountain lovage, Porter’s lovage, nipo, bear medicine and bear root.

Osha Root Health Benefits

The natural herb was given its name “loveroot or bear medicine” as it was increasingly observed that bears were easily affected by its potent lovage properties after chewing the plant for its proven health benefits. This lovage effect made them to nuzzle each other passionately.

The root is the only part of the herb used medicinally. This is because the essential plant part contains various potent essential oils, lactone glycosides, volatile oils, terpenes, ferulic acid, phytosterols, and saponins. However, both the plant’s seeds and leaves can also be used for culinary purposes.

Osha Root:

Alleviates digestive issues

Relieves Muscle Pain

Venom Neutralizer

Manages Fever

Treats many respiratory illnesses

Fights common infection

Osha Root Tea Recipe

You are going to be shown how to make the standard potent Osha root infusion. Kindly follow the simple step-by-step instructions provided below to prepare the amazing herbal remedy tea.

Put a handful pieces of the dried Osha root to the boiling container.

Add several cups of drinking water.

Heat the mixture until it starts to boil.

Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for more than 60 minutes. Kindly note that the decoction is likely to become even more potent if it is allowed to simmer for a relatively long time.

Remove your herbal remedy when its colour has changed to translucent, grey-blown.

This is my first time making Osha Root Tea! It smells absolutely amazing! I'll probably take it off the stove in about an hour and a half and I'll let you all know how it is!

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Wild Carrot

Growing up in Washington State, I knew the wild carrot as Queen Anne’s Lace. The plant, known by its Latin Name as Daucus carota, is quite delicate looking and made for the perfect make believe wand when the flowers had dried. This plant has been used throughout the years as a form of birth control; Hippocrates advised the use of the wild carrot for this purpose. The name ’Carrot’ is Celtic, and means ’red of color,’ and Daucus from the Greek dais to burn, signifying its pungent and stimulating qualities. An Old English superstition is that the small purple flower in the center of the Wild Carrot was of benefit in curing epilepsy. Besides being of medicinal benefit, the plant was also consumed as food; though it’s not as sweet as today’s common carrot.

Poison Hemlock and Hogweed look very similar to the Wild Carrot; see more information in the Links section below. Be absolutely sure to properly identify any plant before you harvest and use it.

Please consult a trained herbalist before using wild carrot; it is considered toxic.

Common Name: Wild Carrot (Queen Anne’s Lace, Bird’s Nest, Bishop’s Lace)

Latin Name: Daucus carota

Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

Areas of Origin: Southwestern Asia, Europe and North Africa

Botanical Description: A biennial plant which can grow up to 3’ and can spread up to 3’ in diameter. The stem is thin, and supports the flowering head made up of several white flowers that gather to form a cup, or upside down umbrella. The flowering heads can grow upwards of 5” in diameter and contain one, dark flower in the center. The leaves are feather-like.

Parts Used: Seed, leaves, roots

Uses: Contraception, liver support, supports the elimination system, soothes the stomach

Actions: Abortifacient, antispasmodic, antiviral, antilithic, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, stimulant.

Preparations: Infusion, extract

Taste: Acrid, bitter Safety: Not recommended for: pregnant women or breast feeding, kidney failure or diabetes mellitus.

Contraindications (Plant-Medication Combinations): May interact with: estrogens, lithium, high blood pressure medications and photosensitizing drugs.

Until next time, discover the power of welcoming nature’s healing plants into your life.

Links

Giant Hogweed Identification and Control (kingcounty.gov/services/environment/animals-and-plants/noxious-weeds/weed-identification/giant-hogweed.aspx)

How to Tell the Difference Between Poison Hemlock and Queen Anne's Lace (ravensroots.com/blog/2015/6/26/poison-hemlock-id)

Medicinal Minute: Queen Anne's Lace - Daucus carota (youtube.com/watch?v=jueRDGAnfJc)

References

Brinker, F., N.D. (2010). Herbal Contraindications and Drug Interactions plus Herbal Adjuncts with Medicines. Oregon, Sandy: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Jackson, D. (n.d.). Wild Carrot. Alternative Natural Online Herbal. Retrieved from (altnature.com/gallery/wildcarrot.htm)

Wild Carrot. (n.d). WebMD. Retrieved from (webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-887/wild-carrot)

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