Celery Seeds Health Benefits

The benefits of celery seeds are used in such a manner that it is capable of taking over conventional medication as an aphrodisiacal agent, a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms, antispasmodic agent, carminative, diuretic drug, emmenagogue, cathartic, depressant, stimulant drug, and tonic.

As a diuretic, celery seeds are used to get rid of toxins from the system.  They are particularly effective in treating arthritis and gout, especially when uric acids accumulate in the joints. An infusion made from the seed of celery is useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis and easing the symptoms of gout. Since celery seeds are so unique, commercial celery seeds substitute that are cheap and available in the market do not come close to mimicking the health benefits provided by celery seeds.  The celery nutritional content in itself is so vast and beneficial that it is sometimes used as a sole food item among patients who are obese and on a diet.

The celery seeds health benefits include hypertension and blood cholesterol, promoting healthy joints and easing joint discomfort due to inflammation, easing infections of the urinary tract at helping to relieve fluid retention, promoting the onset of menstruation without the discomfort, helping to soothe within the nerves and relieve anxiety and pain, aiding in the digestion of protein, detoxifying certain carcinogens related to cigarette smoke.

Celery nutritional information is as follows: the various chemical compounds and nutrients found in celery include amino acids, calcium, essential fatty acids, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins, and much more. Celery seeds extract is available in the form of dietary supplement and contains all the celery seeds health benefits vital for healthy life. In combination with other botanicals or active herbs, celery seeds help in promoting restful sleep and diminish hysteria in patients suffering from specific mental disorders. Some herbalists use celery seeds in treating anaemia and other blood disorders that developed due to a lack of mineral elements, salts and vitamins in the blood. The extract of celery seeds combined with carrot juice helps in restoring blood disorders as recommended by alternative practitioners.

Celery Seed Recipe

Celery Seed Vinaigrette

• 1/2 garlic clove (or small garlic clove)
• 2 teaspoons celery seeds, toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Mince and mash garlic with kosher salt to form a paste. Add celery seeds, honey, vinegar and oil and whisk until combined. Vinaigrette will keep for a day or two.