Most people cut off the green tops of carrots and throw them away. That is a mistake, because carrot leaves are a remarkably healing food.
What Carrot Leaves Contain
Carrot leaves contain proteins, vitamins and minerals. Carrot leaves contain 6 times more vitamin C than the carrot itself.
The leaves are an excellent source of calcium and chlorophyll; they cleanse the blood, the lymph and the adrenal glands of toxins. They strengthen bones and muscles and improve eyesight.
Health Benefits of Carrot Leaves
The large amounts of potassium and vitamin C in the leaves lower blood pressure, normalize metabolism, and protect against osteoporosis and heart disease.
Greek doctors placed carrot leaves on a list of 600 plants that are effective in treating cancer.
In homeopathy, carrot leaf tea is used as a diuretic for treating kidney disease and reducing bloating.
The juice of the leaves can be used as an antiseptic mouthwash. By chewing these leaves you will eliminate bad breath, mouth ulcers and bleeding gums.
Because of their strong antiseptic properties, carrot leaves can be mixed with honey and used to disinfect wounds. They also contain substances that stimulate the pituitary gland.
A Note for Pregnant Women
In Russian folk medicine, carrot leaves are used to stimulate the uterus during childbirth, and for this reason women should not consume them during pregnancy.
How to Use Carrot Leaves
Use carrot leaves in salads, together with garlic, ginger and pepper. You can add them to soup or sauté them with other vegetables.
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