Carrots are cultivated biennial plants of the roots of which are edible. Their
homeland is Central Europe. The wild species of carrots are found in Europe, Northern
Africa and Asia. Even though wild carrots can be seen in our country their
characteristics are not the same as those of cultivated carrots. The plant of carrot
is 1-1,5 cm long, having a few branches and component leaves. Blossoming in summers,
the whitish flowers of carrots are gathered creating an umbrella-like shape. In
appropriate soil, the main roots of carrots may go deep down up to one meter. The
outer part of the carrot is in light yellow-orange color. This part is the peel. For
having various species, the root fruit is found in different shapes and sizes. While
the dark yellowish-orange inner part corresponds to xylem, this part is composed of
parenchymatic cells.

Activating the intestines, carrots help digestion. Being diuretics, they can also
treat constipation and end diarrhea. Carrots treat enteritis and ease nephrelgia.
They help to expel intestinal words. Carrots strengthen the body, the heart and the
eyes. They are aphrodisiac. Carrots are not only good for fatigue and anemia, but
also protective against respiratory tract diseases such as bronchitis, cough and
cancer. Decreasing the cholesterol level in the blood, carrots are good for cardiac
diseases and arteriosclerosis. They diminish the risks of heart attack and paralysis.
Carrots can clean the blood helping the body to throw harmful substances out of the
system. These fruits can also tonify the skin by refreshing it. Furthermore, carrots
are good for rheumatism and gout. They also strengthen the gingiva.