Known Herbal Formulas of Daucus Carota

Dr. Christopher has listed several formulas that include the Wild Carrot in his book, “The School of Natural Healing.” He considered the therapeutic action of the Wild Carrot to be stimulant, diuretic, and stomachic, deobstruent, anthelmintic (vermifuge). Stating that, “ Wild carrot is highly valuable for gravel, stricture, or any obstruction in the urinary passages or bladder. It will often cure when all other means have failed.”

Dropsy (Edema)

1 ¼ oz. Wild Carrot (Daucus carota)
1 ½ oz. Haircap moss (Polytrichum juniperum)
1 oz. Watermelon seeds, crushed (Citrullus lanatus; C. vulgaris)

Preparation: Simmer in 3 pints of Distilled Water for 20 minutes, strain.
Dosage: 2 Tablespoons every 2 hours. With this, use vapor or steam bath 2 to 3 times a week.

Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder)

½ oz. Wild Carrot (Daucus carota)
½ oz. Uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
½ oz. Juniper berries (Juniperus communis)
½ oz. Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
½ oz. Licorice root or juice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
½ oz. Buchu (Agathosma betulina; A. crenulata; Diosma ericoides)
1 tsp. Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens; C. minimum)

Preparation: Simmer slowly the first 5 herbs for 20 minutes in 1 quart of water; strain hot over the cayenne and buchu
Dosage: 2 fluid ozs. 4 to 6 times daily.

Inflammation of the kidneys

+½ oz. Wild Carrot (Daucus carota)
½ oz. Pellitory-of-the -wall (Parietaria officinalis)
½ oz. Uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
½ oz. Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
½ oz. Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis
½ oz. White Poplar bark (Populus tremuloides)
1 tsp. Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens; C. minimum)

Preparation: Simmer slowly the first 6 herbs in 1 quart of water down to 1 pint, strain over the cayenne.
Dosage: 3 tablespoons every hour until patient is eased, then every 2 hours.