History of Celery
Parts used from the Celery
The seeds.
Constituents (bio available chemicals):
Beta-selinene (essential oil), alkaloids, apigenin, apiol (essential oil), bergapten (bitter furanocoumarins), coumarins, fixed oil, isoquercitrin (flavonoid), limonene (essential oil), luteolin, phenolic acids, phthalides.
Nutritional constituents:
Vitamins: A, B2, B6 and C. Minerals: copper, calcium, phosphorus and sodium.
Indications:
Arthritis, cystitis, gout, oedema, rheumatism. Indigestion and colic.
Dosage:
Liquid extract (1:2): 20-40ml per week. Decoction: 0.5-2g 3 x daily.
British Herbal Pharmacopoeia
Rheumatism, arthritis, gout, inflammation of the urinary tract. Specific: Rheumatoid arthritis with mental depression.
Cautions for therapeutic doses
Contra indication: Kidney disease, pregnancy. Avoid seeds sold for horticultural use as they are usually treated with fungicide. Not to be used in conjunction with UV therapy or tanning booths.