Celery seed
Botanical name: Apium graveolens
Celery seed has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-bacterial, diuretic, carminative, galactogogue (increasing breast milk production) and uterine activity.
Conditions commonly used for
Fluid retention
Digestive upsets, including indigestion and wind
Hypertension
Arthritis
Urinary Tract Infections, Gout, kidney stones
Lack of breast milk
Insomnia, anxiety, muscle tension
Common dosage range
The equivalent of 1 to 3 g dried seed three times/day
Cautions, Contraindications and Side Effects
Contraindicated in pregnancy and children
No side effects have been reported
Do not use seed sold for horticultural use. They are usually treated with fungicide.
Do not use with active kidney inflammation.
Avoid extensive exposure to sunlight, UV therapy or tanning booths whilst taking celery seed products as they may increase photosensitivity.
No clinically significant interactions between celery and conventional medications have been reported in the literature to date.
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