Bird's nest
Daucus carota · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (1330 studies) · ★★★★★
Bird's nest, scientifically known as Daucus carota, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for enhancing vision and supporting digestive health, this botanical treasure offers potent antioxidant benefits. Integrating its natural essences into wellness routines can promote holistic healing and overall vitality through nature.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Queen Anne'S Lace · Wild Carrot · 2 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Caucalis Carota
Names
Common Names
- Queen Anne's lace
- wild carrot
- Carrot
- bishop's lace
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Zanahoria
- Zanahoria Silvestre
- pasto zanahoria
German:
- Möhre
- gewöhnliche Möhre
- Wilde Möhre
- Karotte
- Rueebli
- Wilde Moehre
- Wilde Ruebe
- Möhre
- Rüebli
French:
- Carotte sauvage
- carotte
- carotte
- carotte potagère
- carotte sauvage
- dauce carotte
- Carotte commune
- Carottes
- Carottes communes
- Daucus carotte
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Daucus carotaSynonyms
- Caucalis carota
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Apiales, it is further organized into the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Daucus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Daucus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Daucus carota, exhibits a specific presence across several regions in Northern Europe. Its distribution can be traced through various island nations and Scandinavian territories. Specifically, it is found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. The species also inhabits the coastal and inland areas of Great Britain, Ireland, and Iceland. Consequently, its range covers a significant portion of the northernmost maritime and continental environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Daucus carota, utilizes various parts for its medicinal and nutritional properties. The most prominent part is the taproot, which is typically harvested for its concentrated nutrients and bioactive compounds. Additionally, the leaves are often used in herbal preparations due to their specific chemical constituents, while the seeds serve as a potent source of essential oils and aromatic compounds used in traditional remedies.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal of plant research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | Journal of plant research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Daucus carota has 333 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Falcarinol, luteolin, Carotol, ALPHA-PINENE, CHLOROGENIC ACID.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Falcarinol | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Carotol | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carotatoxin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carotenoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lutein | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Panaxynol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STARCH | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Falcarinol
- Dr. Duke
- Biochemical pharmacology
- Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity
- Food & function
luteolin
- Dr. Duke
- Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Pharmacological reports : PR
Carotol
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of dietary supplements
- Scientific reports
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
- Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
- Scientific reports
Carotatoxin
- Dr. Duke
- Biochemical pharmacology
Carotenoids
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
- Horticulture research
Lutein
- Dr. Duke
- Critical reviews in biotechnology
Panaxynol
- Biochemical pharmacology
- Food & function
STARCH
- Dr. Duke
- The British journal of nutrition
Activities
Daucus carota has 919 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antianxiety, Sedative, (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, 11B-HSD-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antianxiety | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Daucus carota has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Apoptosis, Cardiovascular diseases, arousal, cancer, cataract.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Apoptosis | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiovascular diseases | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arousal | Electronic physician (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cataract | Critical reviews in biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| contact dermatitis | Archives of dermatology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | Diabetes research (Edinburgh, Scotland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | Revista de gastroenterologia del Peru : organo oficial de la Sociedad de Gastroenterologia del Peru (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lubrication | Electronic physician (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Daucus carota oil extract (DCOE) | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Decoction or infusion | Revista de gastroenterologia del Peru : organo oficial de la Sociedad de Gastroenterologia del Peru (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | Journal of dietary supplements (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extracts | Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | Indian journal of physiology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tissue | Biotechnology letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wild carrot halva: mixed Daucus carota and several herbs with honey | Electronic physician (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |