Information on Celery
| Latin Name |
| Apium graveolens |
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| Affects |
| Digestive system, Nervous system |
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| Herb Forms |
| Tinctures, bulk herb. |
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| Dosages |
Tincture: 10-50 drops daily
Infusion: 1 cup 2 x daily |
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| Cautions |
| Contraindicated in kidney disorders and during pregnancy in large amounts. |
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| Botanical Information |
| A strong-smelling biennial with erect stems. |
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| Description |
Celery seed is used as a diuretic and urinary antiseptic for bladder ailments and as a sedative and antispasmodic. As an anti-inflammatory, it is indicated for gout and both arthritic and rheumatic conditions, particularly rheumatoid arthritis with depression. The herb has been traditionally used for stomach complaints and gas.
Celery has a taste of SPICY and a temperature of WARM. |
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| References |
| Newall, C. et al.. 1996. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press.
Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Felter, H.W. and J.U. Lloyd. 1983. (1898). King's Dispensatory. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.
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Ailments treated by Celery
| Ailment |
Treatment Support |
Application |
| Bladder infection |
urinary antiseptic |
tincture, tea |
| Arthritis |
antiinflammatory |
tincture, tea |
| Gout |
antispasmodic, nervine, cleanser |
tincture, tea |
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