What Is Celery Seed Extract?
Celery seed extract has been used for centuries to treat urinary, arthritic, and rheumatic medical conditions. Although people typically consume the stems of celery as part of a snack or in soups, the seeds provide the medicinal value. Celery seed extract is often recommended for people who have an accumulation of waste, and it is thought to lower blood pressure and work as an antispasmodic and a diuretic, as well. Some also believe it has tranquilizing powers. Celery is native to much of the United Kingdom and found wild along the coasts of England and Wales. The plant portion is green with long stems. The stems can be eaten as a vegetable or can be juiced. The seeds of celery contain volatile oil and are the main part that is used medicinally. The seeds are brown in color and quite small. Seeds that are available for growing celery typically should not be used for medicinal purposes, as they may have been treated with pesticides, fertilizers, or other chemicals.
