Celery

aka Garden Celery, Smallage, Wild Celery

apium graveolens

bulk/spice/extract/capsule

root/seed

Summary
System Affected/ Bodily actions  arrhythmias, arthritis, bladder problems, blood pressure, bright's disease, cancer, catarrh, cholesterol, diabetes, diuretic, dropsy, emmenagogue, frigidity, gas, gout, headache, impotence, insomnia, liver problems, lumbago, menstruation (delayed), nervousness, neuralgia, rheumatism,  urine retention, uterus, vomiting, weight reduction
Properties   alterative, antiseptic, aperitive, aromatic, carminative, diuretic, nervine,  sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic

Celery contains calcium blockers and other plant chemicals (phytochemicals) such as apigenin, apiin, magnesium and potassium that help prevent cardiac arrhythmias, plus other compounds that help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size 3 tbsp (10.0g)
Servings 45
Amount Per Serving   
Calories  35  
Calories From Fat  2  
  % Daily Value*
Total Fat  0g 0%
    Saturated Fat  0g 0%
Cholesterol  0mg 0%
Sodium  180mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate  6g 2%
    Dietary Fiber  1g 4%
    Sugars  0g  
Protein  2g  
Vitamin A  8%
Vitamin C  22%
Calcium  12%
Iron  11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

 

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