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(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.


 

Source

Seeds and stalks.


 

Preparations

Infusion: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of crushed seeds and drink 3 cups daily.

Eat stalks as desired.


 

Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings

Avoid large doses of seeds during pregnancy as they can act as a uterine stimulant.


 

Ailment / Situation Listing

 

Arthritis

Gout

Hypertension

Insomnia

Liver Toxification

Promotes Lactation

Restlessness

Rheumatism

Supply Milk In Nursing Mothers

Urinary Tract Infections

Weak Digestion

 

 


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