Celery for Health
September 1, 2009
Nearly every traditional system of medicine has used celery for healing several illnesses.
Nutrients in celery
Celery is packed with a large number of essential nutrients. It is a good source of vitamins B1, B2, B6, folic acid and vitamin C. It contains sodium, calcium, potassium and iron.
Arthritis remedy
Traditional Japanese medicine has made extensive use of celery for treating arthritis. Symptoms of nearly every form of arthritis could be treated with celery intake. The sodium content of celery is believed to be responsible for the arthritis curing property of this plant.
Fortunately, the amount of sodium found in celery is completely safe for patients suffering from problems of high blood pressure. The sodium present in celery maintains the magnesia and lime in the liquid form, preventing discomfort in arthritis patients.
The alkalinity of the elements present in celery is beneficial for reducing pains associated with rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Arthritis patients could consume fresh celery juices to cure their discomforts. Besides juice made from celery leaves and stem, juice extracted from celery seeds are particularly beneficial for treating rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Celery can also help to normalize your blood pressure level. Coumarin, a type of plant compound present in this plant, is effective in reducing high blood pressure.
Curing Migraines
Taking celery juice regularly can reduce the frequency of migraine triggers.
Good for the nerves
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, found that celery is good for the nervous system. It helps to calm the nerves. Celery juice blended with carrot juice is recommended by herbal medicine practitioners for preventing degeneration of the outer protective sheath of the nerve.
Energy drink
Presence of potassium and sodium in celery, make the celery juice a great electrolyte replacement drink. Celery juice could enhance your energy and replenish the salts lost during physical activities.
Treatment for anemia
The iron content of celery, make it a useful vegetable for people suffering from anemia. Moreover, magnesium present in celery makes it the perfect nutritious food for developing red blood cells.
Indigestion
Celery seeds help to improve appetite. They can be consumed for treating indigestion problems.
After reading a lot of info on high blood pressure and diet I’ve started to eat celery more regularly.
celery, wow so many postive properties, I found this read very interesting
I must have totally different taste buds to the rest of the world. I can’t get enough celery, especially when my doc told me it can help lower cholesterol and lower my blood pressure. I eat it raw every day, but also add it to soups and stews instead of seasoning for that salty / garlic flavour. Oh, and I nearly forgot to mention that it’s also contains natural pheromones that mimic the best a human can get