Herbs
Celery Seed (Apium Graveolens)
| A.K.A.: |
Garden Celery, Wild celery |
| Part Used: |
Seed and Root |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Hypotensive, Nervine, Purgative (mild), , Sedative, Stimulant (uterine), Stomach |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfur, Vitamins A, B and C |
| Primary Uses: |
Arthritis, Back Pain (lower), Nervousness, Rheumatism |
| Secondary Uses: |
Bright's Disease, Catarrh/post-nasal, Edema, Gout, Headaches, Insomnia, Liver Disorders, Vomiting, Urine retention |
Celery has been used to improve digestion and liver functions. The organic sodium found in celery can help the stomach and joints. Celery is often used as a diuretic to alleviate water retention.
It has a stimulating effect on the kidneys to promote urine flow.
It also promotes perspiration which may help with weight loss when water retention is a problem.
Celery has blood pressure lowering abilities.
- Has been found to help regulate nervous system by producing a calming effect.
- Helps in diseases of chemical imbalance and acts as an antioxidant.
- Both stems and seeds of celery have been reported to help balance acidity in the body (gout).
- Stimulates sex drive and is helpful for the relief of headaches.
- Celery is a sedative, yet it has a stimulating effect on the kidneys and will produce an increase flow of urine.
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