Celery is a vegetable commonly used in salads and casseroles. It is low in calories and is an ideal snack for those who are weight conscious. Celery seeds have been used in Europe for centuries to help a variety of disorders.
Medicinal Properties of Celery seed
Celery seeds contain many compounds including: volatile oils, apiol, coumarins, flavonoids, and the minerals Iron, phosphorus, Potassium, sodium. Celery seed demonstrates mild diuretic and anti-spasmodic properties.
Celery is also thought to alkalise the blood and help with the elimination of uric acid and other toxic wastes through the kidneys, and is said to be an anti-rheumatic. It may also act as a digestive tonic, urinary antiseptic, hypotensive and a galactologue.
Celery seed Herbal Remedies
Celery is useful for the following disorders:
Arthritis and rheumatoid conditions
Gout
Lactation – to increase milk flow
Skin problems – Acne, Psoriasis etc
Urinary infections
Other Celery seed Information
Celery seeds can be sprinkled over vegetables, into soups or crush half a teaspoon and add to a cup of boiling water. It is available as tablets and capsules.
Side Effects of Celery seed
Generally there are no side effects from Celery seeds and allergic reactions are rare.
The British Herbal Compendium – Volume 1, does not recommend Celery seed during pregnancy, however it can be used during lactation.
When this article was written there were no well-known negative drug interactions with the herb Celery.
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