Wild Carrot (Queen Anne's Lace)
Daucus carota
The wild ancestor of the carrot; its seeds were used as a diuretic and a folk contraceptive.
Traditional use (european-folk): The wild ancestor of the carrot; its seeds were used as a diuretic and a folk contraceptive.
The wild ancestor of the carrot; its seeds were used as a diuretic and a folk contraceptive.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- The wild ancestor of the carrot; its seeds were used as a diuretic and a folk contraceptive.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Easily confused with deadly hemlock; avoid in pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
- Uncertain wild identification
Easily confused with deadly hemlock; avoid in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.