Mothers Lace???

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duh...i didn't even address how you might use it...i looked it up and

this does seem to be the correct name so you could probably do your

own search depending on what you want to use it for...but i found

this and thought it might be helpful...luv laura

 

HOW TO USE QUEEN ANNE'S LACE AS A NATURAL DIET AID AND WILD FOOD

 

We can all benefit from a knowledge of herbal medicine for treating

minor medical problems. Its importance is magnified in a time when a

doctor may not be near. Many " home remedies " used are from the past

to include those of Native Americans and early settlers. Many are

still used today.

 

(Photo: Queen Anne's Lace - Daucus carota)

 

Wild herbs can be used for a variety of purposes. For example, Queen

Anne's lace may be used in a weight loss program. Whenever anyone

begins any weight loss program, they would do well to remember the

importance of balanced nutrition and regular exercise. A low fat diet

along with aerobic exercise is a proven combination for weight

control. But there is more; Nature also provides diet aids in the

form of herbs. One herb particularly good as a diet aid is Queen

Anne's lace, which grows throughout most of the United States. Queen

Anne's lace (Wild Carrot) has dual function-not only is it a

nutritious, natural diet aid, it is also a pesticide free wild food.

 

Queen Anne's lave is a biennial that grows 2-3 feet tall with a hairy

stem. Leaves are deeply dissected (finely cut). It is easy to spot

from the road because the white umbrella flower head stands out among

the other plants. A 4-6 inch round, umbrella-shaped cluster of tiny

(1/16 inch) flowers make up the second year flowerhead. The dried

flowers clusters create a circular cluster that resembles a bird

nest. The flower head stands 2 to 3 feet tall at the end of a slender

stalk that is round and some what rough with fine hairs.

 

Caution: Several identifying keys separate Queen Anne's lace from the

toxic poison hemlock or fool's parsley. For example, Queen Anne's

lace has one single blue/purple flower in the center of the flower

cluster, the root has carrot smell and it prefers a dry growing

environment. Poison hemlock or fools parsley which are found in wet

areas.

 

To make a Queen Anne's lace diet tea, add a big handful of fresh

flowers or foliage to a quart of water. Boil slowly for about 20

minutes. Strain and sweeten, if desired. Drink a half cupful three or

four times daily. Keep unused portion refrigerated. For dried tea,

add one teaspoonful to a cup of water. Cover and steep as you would

China tea.

 

OTHER HERBAL USES

 

Queen Anne's lace which is also known as " wild carrot " has been used

by herbalists as a good system cleanser and seems to reduce the minor

aches and pain from arthritis. Herbalist use it as an excellent

reducing aid, although very bitter. It seems to speed up the

metabolism for weight reduction. It is also used as bulking agent for

diarrhea and will reduce headaches.

 

In addition, a mild tea made from the roots can be used as a diuretic

and to eliminate intestinal worms. Science seems to confirm its

diuretic and worm-expelling properties. Also good for gout because it

can pull Uric acid from the system

 

 

 

Scientific Name: Daucus carota

Common Name: Queen Anne's Lace (Wild Carrot)

Other Common Names: OtherQueen Anne's Lace (Wild Carrot)

Plant Type: Biennial

Where To Plant: Full Sun to Partly Shady

Soil Types: Average

Zones: 10-Mar

Germination: Easy

Number of Seeds Per Pack: 100

Uses: Medicinal

Notes: Infusion is used in the treatment of dropsy, chronic kidney

disease, and bladder afflications. Leaves mixed with honey helps

sores and ulcers.

DAUCUS CAROTA (Wild Carrot) Infusion is used in the treatment of

dropsy, chronic kidney disease and bladder afflictions. Leaves

applied with honey soothe external sores and ulcers.

 

 

 

 

herbal remedies , " Pee Tee " <peetee1965@h...>

wrote:

> Good Day Peoples.

>

> I think it's called Mothers Lace, it is a white cluster of domed

flowers on

> about a one foot tall stock that grows rampant here in the NW.

mostly in

> feilds etc. I was told awhile back that the indians use to eat the

roots.

> I'm not sure if I have the right name for it but if anyone knows

what I am

> talking about I wouldn't mind a little more info on how I could

utilize it.

> I tried pulling some up but it is cantanquerous stuff.

>

> Pam

>

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