benefits of celery

The organic alkaline minerals in celery juice has a calming effect on the nervous system, making it a wonderful drink for insomniacs. Wild celery has been used in medicines to reduce blood pressure, to relieve indigestion and as an antiinflammatory agent. It also used as a diuretic to remove excess water from the body.

Drink celery juice frequently throughout the day. It helps curb your cravings for sweets and rich food. The essential oils in the celery seeds, leaves, and root have been employed as carminative, emmenagogue, galactogogue (help breast milk secretion), nervous system ailments such as headache and nervous irritability.

The diuretic effect of celery juice also aids the breaking and elimination of urinary and gall bladder stones. The herb, especially wild celery can cause serious anaphylactic reactions in some sensitive individuals. It should not be eaten by pregnant women. People on diuretic medications and anticoagulant medications should use this herb sparingly.

Choose green celery where possible for its chlorophyll. Ensure that the ribs are still firm, not limp. To store in the fridge, keep celery in a sealed container or wrap in a plastic bag. Do not leave it at room temperature for too long as it tends to wilt quickly. If your celery has wilted, sprinkle it with a little water and put it in the refrigerator for a few hours. It will regain its crispness.

Celery is such a succulent plant that it produces its own pesticide to protect itself from fungi. This protective layer is called psoralens which although protects the celery, may not go down so well with some people. Some people with low blood pressure had complained that celery makes their blood pressure even lower. I personally didnt encounter that problem so I believe it is also your overall makeup. But, you might want to avoid celery if you have low blood pressure. Listen to your body when you take celery.

It is thought that the chemicals in celery act to cause sleepiness, increase urine to decrease fluid retention, decrease arthritis symptoms, decrease blood pressure, decrease blood sugar, decrease blood clotting, and muscle relaxation.

Celery is a plant of the Apiaceae family, and is a plant, consumed as a vegetable, that can be found throughout the world, and as an integral part of certain cultures cuisine. Its origins most likely trace back to the Mediterranean and North African areas, since what is believed to be a rudimentary variety of species of celery was found in King Tuts tomb, and a plant closely resembling celery is reference multiple times in Mediterranean myth and history. The plant is now cultivated globally, and is a part of every cuisine from America and Ireland to Japan and Australia.

Celery contains pthalides, which are organic chemical compounds that can lower the level of stress hormones in your blood. This allows your blood vessels to expand, giving your blood more room to move, thereby reducing pressure. When blood pressure is reduced, it puts less stress on the entire cardiovascular system, and reduces the chances of developing atherosclerosis, or suffering from a heart attack or a stroke.

Celery seeds help in the elimination of uric acid because it is commonly used for its diuretic properties, meaning that it stimulates urination. Therefore, celery is good for people with bladder disorders, kidney problems, cystitis, and other similar conditions. Celery seeds also assist in preventing urinary tract infections in women.

Celery is great for people suffering from arthritis, rheumatism and gout. It had antiinflammatory properties that help to reduce swelling and pain around the joints. Celery sticks also act as a diuretic, which helps to remove uric acid crystals that build up around the bodys joints that can add to the pain and discomfort of frequent joint use. It can also increase the regrowth of tissue in inflamed joints.