Since ancient times, people are familiar with the unique properties of celery, which are used with great success today in dietetics, pharmaceuticals and cosmetology.
Celery juice is obtained manually or mechanically from both the rhizome and the aerial part of the plant. The content of nutrients for the human body depends on which parts the juice is made from.
So, celery roots are rich in calcium, sodium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, natural proteins and sugars. All parts of the plant contain vitamins of group B, E, PP, carotene, ascorbic acid, soluble fiber, carbohydrates and flavonoids. The plant part of celery is enriched with oxalic and organic acids, mineral salts, essential oils, purines, pectins and an additional content of vitamins B9, E, K, N.
Celery juice has a beneficial effect on the human body. Regular use of juice helps to cleanse the blood of toxins and toxins, increase hemoglobin, reduce cholesterol, and restore the elasticity of thinned vascular walls. The juice is also useful in the treatment of allergies, prostatitis, diathesis, urolithiasis, various gastrointestinal diseases.
Celery juice with the addition of 1 tablespoon of honey improves digestion, reduces appetite and helps to strengthen the immune system.
It is worth noting the beneficial properties of celery and its positive effect on the human nervous system. Celery juice helps to restore damaged membranes of nerve fibers, therefore it is indispensable both in the treatment and prevention of nervous disorders, helps relieve tension, calm down and minimize stressful consequences, affects the increase in working capacity, increases physical activity and endurance of the body.
The juice has a positive effect on the digestive system, which is expressed in the improvement of gastric juice production, laxative, carminative and diuretic effects. At the same time, celery juice is actively used by nutritionists as a low-calorie and nutritious product.
The content of flavonoids allows the use of juice from the rhizome of the plant in the treatment of hemorrhagic vasculitis and other diseases associated with increased thinning and permeability of the vascular walls. In pharmaceuticals, celery derivatives are used in the treatment of malaria, urticaria, kidney and liver diseases, as well as other pathological conditions.
Celery juice is a powerful aphrodisiac that plays a significant role in increasing sexual strength in men and at the same time increasing female desire.
Due to the high content of ascorbic acid, celery juice is used in the treatment of colds and respiratory diseases. The content of essential oil with antimicrobial properties allows the use of celery derivatives as an inhalation agent in the treatment of cough.
Natural qualities of celery are no less significant in cosmetology. Celery juice is great for anti-aging masks, it is used in the treatment of acne, pigmentation and inflammation. Hair masks containing celery promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
It is worth noting that celery juice, possessing healing qualities, is able to bring both benefits and harm to the human body.
With all the advantages of celery juice, its use is contraindicated for people with an increased level of acidity and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Justification of the harm of vegetable juice in the presence of these diseases is quite simple. The composition of celery is able to have a stimulating effect on the human gastrointestinal tract, provoking an increase in the level of acidity and exacerbation of gastric ulcers.
In the presence of vein diseases, celery juice contributes to their expansion, therefore, patients are advised to limit the consumption of plant derivatives. It is also not recommended to overuse celery for people suffering from kidney stones. Specialists take into account the properties of the plant to cleanse the body, and therefore excessive consumption of juice can cause severe pain and deterioration of the general condition. At the same time, the rational introduction of celery into food accelerates the period of elimination of stones and has a beneficial effect on the healing process.
It is not recommended to use celery juice after the 2nd trimester of pregnancy due to its ability to cause gas formation in the body of a pregnant woman. And in view of the possibility of flatulence in newborns, celery juice is contraindicated for use during breastfeeding.
