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Carrot Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Daucus carota Linn. |
| English Name |
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Carrot |
| Hindi Name |
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Gajar |
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| CATEGORY |
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Carminative |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Fruits |
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Root |
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Dried |
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| FAMILY |
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Umbelliferae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries:-
? Greek
? India
? Italy
? Japan
? Pakistan
It is indigenous to Kashmir and Western Himalayas and is now cultivated in India for culinary purposes.
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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| Odour |
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Odourless |
| Taste |
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Sweet |
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variable |
| Physical
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| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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77.86 to 81.40 percent |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are:-
Carotin
Hydrocarbon
Sugar
Starch
Pectin
Malic acid
Lignin
Albumen
Extractive salts
Volatile oil
Fixed oil
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| Minor |
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The drug contains various minor chemical constituents however no specific contents have been identified yet.
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| CULTIVATION |
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Sowing the seeds in situ in succession from early spring to early summer propagates it. Sedlings shall not be transplanted as it usually causes damage to the roots and a good crop is not be obtained. Carrot seed needs a well-made seedbed for achieving good germination. Early maturing variety seed can be sown in January or February in a cold frame or greenhouse that will provide edible roots in late spring. Carrots are widely cultivated in most areas of the world for their edible root that is available all year round from successive sowings. There are many named varieties, with roots varying in size and shape from short and round to long and tapering. The young seedlings are adored by slugs and so generally need some protection. Carrot root fly is also a major problem. |
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:-
Air tight containers
Protection from light
Protection from moisture
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