Queen Anne's Lace

Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota)

Found Found in both Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tall Grass Prairie

Uses:

• Diuretic (root tea)
• Bactericidal (Root tea wash)
• Diarrhea (seed oil)

Active Chemical:

• Heraclenin, C16H14O5

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Bibliography: Foster, S., & Duke, J. (2000). A field guide to medicinal plants and herbs of eastern and central North America (2nd ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.