What celery does :
Celery is good at reducing blood pressure and relieving muscle spasms. Celery is also a diuretic which aids in digestion. Celery acts as an antioxidant and a mild sedative. Celery also may help relieve the symptoms of arthritis.
Where celery is found :
The active component of celery is found in the seeds of the herb.
What celery is made of :
Celery is composed of various nutrients and phytochemicals. These nutrients, listed alphabetically, are: Amino acids, boron, calcium, choline, essential fatty acids, folate, inositol, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sulfur, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2m vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, and zinc.
The phytochemicals, listed alphabetically, are: Alpha-pinene, apigenin, bergapten, beta-carotene, caffeic acid, carvone, chlorogenic acid, coumarin, eugenol, ferulic acid, isoquercitrin, limonene, linalool, luteolin, mannitol, myristic acid, myristicin, p-coumaric acid, rutin, scopoletin, shikmic acid, and thymol.
How much celery to take :
Take celery as directed on the label of the supplement you are using.
Comments about celery:
Neither the seeds nor large ammounts of the herb should be used during pregnancy.