A vegetable which also has a long tradition of being a medicinal plant. The stems and the seeds can be used. Juice from the stems and leaves as well as tinctures, concentrates, and powders from the seed are used.
Celery has claming and cramp reducing effects and is a mild diuretic. It also has an antioxidant effect.
Celery seed
The seeds contain high amounts of etheric oils as well as many other active substances including limonene, phtalide, 3-n-butylphthalide, sedanoid and beta-selinine.
Celery seeds can be used as a blood detoxing substacnce – also together with ginger (Zingiber officinalis). It is useful with arthritis, low pH, podegra, and increased blood pressure. The etheric oils have a small inhibitory effect against bacteria and fungus. A calming effect of the oils has also been shown.
Warnings
Celery seeds should not be used if pregnant or nursing or by people with kidney infections.
Hypersensitivity to celery can occur, especially in those who are allergic to birch pollen.
