Daucus carrot, also known as Daucus carrot, is a biennial herbaceous plant of the genus Daucus of the Umbelliferae family. The fleshy roots are eaten as vegetables. It is native to southwest Asia, and was first evolved and cultivated in Afghanistan, with a cultivation history of more than 2,000 years. Carrots are rich in vitamins and eating too much is good for your eyes.

Main functions

1. Benefit the liver and improve eyesight:

Carrots contain a large amount of carotene. The molecular structure of this carotene is equivalent to 2 molecules of vitamins. A, after entering the body, undergoes the action of enzymes in the liver and small intestinal mucosa, 50 of which turns into vitamin A, which has the effect of nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, and can treat night blindness;

2. It helps the diaphragm and widens the intestines:<

3. Strengthen the spleen and remove malnutrition:

Vitamin A is an essential substance for the normal growth and development of bones. It contributes to cell proliferation and growth. It is an element of body growth and plays a vital role in promoting the development of infants and young children. Growth and development are of great significance;

4. Enhance immune function:

Carotene is converted into vitamin A, which helps to enhance the body’s immune function and prevent epithelial cell cancer. plays an important role in. The lignin in carrots can also improve the body's immune mechanism and indirectly eliminate cancer cells;

5. Lower blood sugar and lipids:

Carrots also contain hypoglycemic substances, which are good for diabetics. Certain ingredients contained in food, such as quercetin and kaempferol, can increase coronary blood flow, lower blood lipids, promote the synthesis of adrenaline, and have antihypertensive and cardiotonic effects, which are beneficial to patients with hypertension and coronary heart disease. Excellent food therapy product.

6. Carrot juice removes freckles and prevents roughness

Carrots are rich in provitamin A. It can be converted into vitamin A in the body; vitamin A has the function of smoothing and strengthening the skin, and can prevent and treat rough skin and freckles. Grind fresh carrots and squeeze the juice, take 10 ml to 30 ml. After washing your face every morning and evening, pat your face with the fresh juice. After drying, pat your face gently with hands coated with vegetable oil. In addition, drinking 1 cup of carrot juice every day also has the effect of removing freckles. Squeeze carrot juice, add egg white and a small amount of vegetable oil, and use it to apply facial mask.