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Celery Seed

Celery Seed

Latin Name: Apium graveolens
Description of Appearance: Celery is a biennial plant with long, ribbed stalks and delicate, feathery green leaves. The seeds are small, oval, and brown in color.
Common Names:
  • Celery Seed
  • Wild Celery
  • Smallage

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Diuretic properties

Active Ingredients: Coumarins, phthalides
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Can be used to promote urine production and help with fluid retention

Anti-inflammatory effects

Active Ingredients: Apigenin and other flavonoids, volatile oils
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Often used in extract form for reducing inflammation in conditions like arthritis

Antioxidant properties

Active Ingredients: Apigenin, vitamins C and K
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Used for its ability to scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative stress

Digestive aid

Active Ingredients: Volatile oils, fiber
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: May help with indigestion, gas, and bloating

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Coumarins

Description Coumarins are a type of phytochemical with a distinct sweet aroma. They are naturally occurring compounds found in a variety of plants.

Apigenin

Description Apigenin is a natural plant compound that belongs to the flavone subclass of flavonoids.

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