Coming from the Mediterranean countries, celery is known not only in culinary circles. It is widely used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes and has a general tonic effect on the human body.
Celery is a biennial herb. It resembles parsley in appearance, but it is a root vegetable. It has a pronounced spicy aroma and bittersweet taste.
Since ancient times, celery was considered the most useful root vegetable and was widely used not only in cooking, but also in folk medicine. In ancient Greece, celery was surrounded by a magical halo. Women believed that it preserves youth, beauty and enhances sexual desire. It was believed that this plant brings happiness and good luck, gives mutual love. In ancient Greece wreaths were woven from celery for the winners.
Root crops, leaves and seeds of celery are rich in potassium, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, zinc, essential oil, vitamins B1, B2, PP, oxalic acid, fiber, and other useful substances.
Due to the fact that celery contains a unique set of amino acids, proteins, vitamins and minerals necessary for the human body, it is able to ensure stable cell regeneration, and therefore slow down the aging process.
Currently, celery is used in various diets, the main purpose of which is not only to reduce the patient's weight, but also to normalize blood pressure, generally strengthen the immune system, treat insomnia and stomach diseases, regulate hormonal levels, etc. The essential oil contained in the root vegetable helps to stimulate production of gastric juice, has a positive effect on vomiting, chronic colitis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. A decoction of celery roots is used in the treatment of inflammatory kidney diseases and urolithiasis, to remove toxins and toxins. In addition, a decoction of celery roots is used to treat prostatitis and false potency, seeds - for painful menstruation. Celery juice is used to treat affected skin areas with urticaria and allergic dermatitis. Due to its ability to normalize metabolism in the body, celery is used as an adjuvant remedy for people with diabetes.
However, celery seeds contain substances that can cause uterine contractions in women. In this regard, the intake of infusions based on this component must be excluded from the diet of treatment of pregnant women or carried out under the close supervision of a physician.
Regular use of celery juice, as well as decoctions, improves the general condition of the body, cleanses the blood, and helps to get rid of various diseases of the skin and hair. In addition, celery is beneficial for vision, treating rheumatism, arthritis, gout, relieves migraine attacks, calms the nerves, and is an antioxidant.
