The wild ancestors of carrots are believed to have originated in Afghanistan. Carrots are commonly found in Central Asia, Europe, and South America. Taxonomically, carrots belong to the plant kingdom, magnoliophyta class, apiales order, and apiaceae family. The carrot root is edible and can be eaten raw, boiled, fried, or steamed. Carrots are also used in soups, stews, and baby and pet food. Medically, carrots are beneficial for vision due to their high carotene/provitamin A content which is converted to vitamin A. Carrots also contain B vitamins, pectin, potassium, and essential oils that give them antidiarrheal

1. HISTORY OF THE PLANT(CARROT)ORIGIN The wild ancestors of the carrot are likely to have come from Afghanistan which remains the centre of diversity of Daucus carota, the wild carrot. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONis commonly located in central Asia, Europe and South America

2. TAXONOMY Kingdom: plantae Phylum: magnoliophyta Class: magnoliopsida Order: apiales Family: apiaceae Genus: daucus Species: daucus carota

3. Uses of the carrot The carrot has a long variety of medicinal uses and the edible uses. For example: Edible uses of the carrot The carrot’s root is the edible. Carrots can be eaten in many different ways. They are usually cut in pieces and eaten raw, boiled, fried or steamed and cooked in soups and stews, as well as prepared meals for babies and pets.

4. Medical uses of the carrot The carrot is a wonderful herb, whose root is highly regarded for its high content of carotene or provitamin A (by oxidation of this pigment is converted into vitamin A or retinol) very beneficial for vision disorders (blepharitis, eyelid inflammation, conjunctivitis, keratitis, visual acuity loss ...), to the hemoglobin in the blood and skin, also for strengthening the mucous also prevents of bronchial catarrh, throat or nose, and taken regularly increases the body's defenses. It is actually the second most edible vegetable high in provitamin A is known, the first is alfalfa. It also contains B vitamins, and less of C; presents abundant pectin and potassium, phosphorus, sugars, trace minerals and essential aromatic oil. The result, thanks to the pectin, has antidiarrheal properties and anti-ulcerative; trace elements make it a good remineralizing the body, also is a diuretic. Its essential oil is anthelmintic (against intestinal worms, especially pinworms). The seeds also contain an essential oil carminative action, against intestinal gas; and mildly diuretic.

5. In the carrot cures alkalizing cleansing, eliminates or compensates for residual acids from the blood, such as uric acid. It is also suitable in metabolic and endocrine disorders such as anemia, nervous depression, hyperthyroidism, stunting.The therapeutic benefits of carrots on the skin, can be obtained by eating the root internally and externally applied, is appropriate in cases of acne rebel, but to see results treatment should be performed over a base of carrot (at least one month). It is useful as a poultice for infected wounds, eczema, abscesses and burns. It also strengthens nails and hair.