Chemical Composition, Functional and Anticancer Properties of Carrot

Plants are a valuable source of drugs for cancer treatment. Daucus carota has been investigatedfor its health properties. In particular, Daucus carota L. subsp. Sativus, the common ediblecarrot root, has been found to be rich in bioactive compounds such as carotenoids and dietary fiberand contains many other functional components with significant health-promoting features, whileDaucus carota L. subsp. Carrot (Apiacae), also known as wild carrot, has been usually used for gastriculcer therapy, diabetes, and muscle pain in Lebanon. Here, we review the chemical composition ofDaucus carota L. and the functional properties of both edible and wild carrot subspecies. Then, wefocus on compounds with anticancer characteristics identified in both Daucus carota subspecies, andwe discuss their potential use in the development of novel anticancer therapeutic strategies.