(also referred to as...)
Celery Seed, Marsh Parsley, Wild Celery
Latin Name: Apium graveolens
Family: Umbelliferae
Description
This beautiful, hairy vegetable -- so tasty with almond butter -- is a prime example of letting your food be your medicine.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
Celery seeds are used quite often in treating rheumatism, arthritis, and gout due to their diuretic properties. The seeds contain an oil that is antiseptic to the urinary tract and is of great service against many infections. They are wonderful at removing toxins from the body, especially uric acid. And again, it can work wonders on gout.
A hot cup of crushed celery seed tea makes quite a sedating brew, and, used with skullcap, can help treat hysteria, nervousness, tension, and stress. The seeds are slightly bitter, so they can also act as a mild digestive tonic, building up the muscular fibres.
Besides being a delicious vegetable high in phytonutrients, the stalks also contain medicinal properties. Eating as little as four stalks can significantly lower your blood pressure. This is due to apigenin, a chemical that dilates the blood vessels.
The fresh stalks are said to help stimulate milk flow in nursing mothers.
