Celery Seed.Apium Graveolens Application and Pharmacology.

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Application and uses of Celery Seed.Apium Graveolens.

Celery Seed Extract INCI Name Apium Graveolens Extract EINECS ELINCS No 289-668-4 CAS 89997-35-3 photo picture image Celery is also known by the names Smallage and Marsh Water Parsley. Celery is a widely cultivated, biennial plant which also grows wild in salty soils of North and South America, Europe, and Africa. Celery has been widely used as both a food and a medication since the Middle Ages. Medicinal preparations began to emerge in the late 19th century and these generally contained the juice of crushed celery seeds. Today, Celery Seed is used therapeutically due to the presence of constituents in the volatile oil component of the seed. Celery Seed is most often taken to aid in the maintenance of healthy joints. It is suitable for anyone who wishes to reduce the degeneration of body joints that commonly occurs with age. Celery Seed can also ease joint discomfort that occurs due to inflammation and is, in fact, mainly used for the relief of symptoms of such conditions as arthritis, rheumatism and gout. Celery Seed has an antiseptic property that makes it useful to the health of the urinary tract and a diuretic property to help relieve fluid retention - Celery Seed aids in the elimination of uric acid. These properties can prove useful in cases of bladder disorders, cystitis and kidney disorders. Celery also promotes the onset of menstruation. Celery Seed can help soothe the nerves and relieve pain. Consuming Celery Seed in food also aids in the digestion of protein.

 Common Uses of Celery:

 Primary Uses:Arthritis, Back Pain (lower), Nervousness, Rheumatism

 Secondary Uses:Bright's Disease, Catarrh/post-nasal, Edema, Gout, Headaches, Insomnia, Liver Disorders, Vomiting, Urine retention

 Ancient herbRecords show that celery has been cultivated for at least 3,000 years, notably in pharaonic Egypt, and it was known in China in the 5th century BC. Throughout history, celery has been used as a food, and at various times both the whole plant and the seeds have been taken medicinally.

 Cleansing propertiesToday, the seeds are used for treating rheumatic conditions and gout. They help the kidneys dispose of urates and other unwanted waste products, as well as working to reduce acidity in the body as a whole. The celery seeds are useful in arthritis, helping to detoxify the body and improve the circulation of blood to the muscles and joints.

 DiureticCelery seeds have a mildly diuretic and significantly antiseptic action. They are an effective treatment for cystitis, helping to disinfect the bladder and urinary tubules.

 Nutritious drinkCelery and organic carrot juice make a nutritious, cleansing drink that is good for many chronic illnesses.

 Other usesGlue ear.Celery seeds are beneficial for chest problems such as asthma and bronchitis, and, when used in combination with other herbs, help to reduce blood pressure.
 Anti-bacterial,an agent that destroys bacteria; bactericide.
 Anti-rheumatic,eases symptoms of rheumatism.
 Antiseptic,an agent for inhibiting the growth of microorganism on living tissue or destroying pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria.
 Aphrodisiac,an agent for arousing or increasing sexual desire or potency.
 Appetizer,an agent that excites the appetite.
 Calminative,an agent that has a mild sedative or tranquilizing effect.
 Crminative,an agent for easing griping pains, colic and expelling gas from the intestines.
 Diuretic,an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system.
 Emmenagogue,an agent that promotes menstrual flow.
 Hypotensive,lowers blood pressure.
 Nervine,an agent that has a calming or soothing effect on the nerves, any agent that acts on the nervous system to restore the nerves to their natural state.
 Sedative,a soothing agent that reduces nervousness, distress or irritation.
 Stimulant,an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy.
 Tonic,an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being.

 Celery Seed can help regulate blood pressure
 Acts as a remedy to help rheumatoid or arthritic problems
 Celery Seed can help improve digestion
 Celery Seed can help improve the efficiency of the kidney function
 Celery Seed is useful in treating gout
 Celery Seed helps to reduce and combat infections of the bladder
 Celery seed has been used to improve digestion and liver functions. The organic sodium found in celery can help the stomach and joints.
 Celery seed is often used as a diuretic to alleviate water retention.
 Celery seed has a stimulating effect on the kidneys to promote urine flow.
 Celery seed also promotes perspiration which may help with weight loss when water retention is a problem.
 Celery seed has blood pressure lowering abilities.
 Celery seed has been found to help regulate nervous system by producing a calming effect.
 Celery seed helps in diseases of chemical imbalance and acts as an antioxidant.
 Both stems and seeds of celery have been reported to help balance acidity in the body (gout).
 Celery seed stimulates sex drive and is helpful for the relief of headaches.
 Celery is a sedative, yet it has a stimulating effect on the kidneys and will produce an increase flow of urine.
 Celery Seed Extract cure arthritic problems
 Celery Seed Extract may help to improve digestion Can help improve the efficiency of the kidney function,Is useful in treating gout,Can help to combat infections of the bladder,suggestive dosage:Celery Seed 200mg
 Celery is also known by the names Smallage and Marsh Water Parsley.

 History Uses of Celery Seed:

 Celery or as the ancients called it "smallage" has been used as a medicine since the time of the Greeks.

 Celery includes several varieties of Apium graveolens and A. rapaceum as a cultivate vegetable, or cultivated or wild herb. It is in the family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae). It grows wild in wet places throughout most of Europe and was first cultivated in the Mediterranean region about 3,000 years ago.

 In the Middle Ages, it was discovered that cultivation produced a much superior plant. At that time people began to use it more widely as a vegetable. It was not until the 19th century that the seeds were used in recipes, appearing first in pickling recipes.

 The early plants were very primitive and were used primarily for medicinal purposes, such as sedatives. The first use of celery as a culinary ingredient was as a flavoring, and the earliest printed record of a food use is from France, dating to 1623.

 In the Middle Ages, it was discovered that cultivation produced a much superior plant. At that time people began to use it more widely as a vegetable. It was not until the 19th century that the seeds were used in recipes, appearing first in pickling recipes.

 Tests conducted at the University of Chicago have found that celery helps as a remedy for mild hypertension. Scientists have found that celery contains 3~n~ butylphthalide which relaxes smooth muscle lining blood vessels. This chemical was found to reduce blood pressure by probably lowering stress hormones in the blood by acting on an enzyme which makes them.

 Celery is a widely cultivated, biennial plant which also grows wild in salty soils of North and South America, Europe, and Africa. Celery has been widely used as both a food and a medication since the Middle Ages. Medicinal preparations began to emerge in the late 19th century and these generally contained the juice of crushed celery seeds.

 Today, Celery Seed is used therapeutically due to the presence of constituents in the volatile oil component of the seed. Celery Seed is most often taken to aid in the maintenance of healthy joints. It is suitable for anyone who wishes to reduce the degeneration of body joints that commonly occurs with age. Celery Seed can also ease joint discomfort that occurs due to inflammation and is, in fact, mainly used for the relief of symptoms of such conditions as arthritis, rheumatism and gout.

 Celery Seed has an antiseptic property that makes it useful to the health of the urinary tract and a diuretic property to help relieve fluid retention - Celery Seed aids in the elimination of uric acid. These properties can prove useful in cases of bladder disorders, cystitis and kidney disorders. Celery also promotes the onset of menstruation. Celery Seed can help soothe the nerves and relieve pain. Consuming Celery Seed in food also aids in the digestion of protein.

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last edit date:18th,May.2009.