|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Herbs |
|||
Herb name: Celery, Apium graveolens
Family: Apiaceae Useful plant parts: overground parts, together with the root, and seeds Description: Celery is a medicinal plant that can grow up to one meter in height. It has a strong and thick root and a relatively branched overground stem. Large dark green leaves have a form that is mostly divided into several parts. Celery has small white flowers from which seeds are developed.
Collecting period and locations: Celery can be gathered at any time of the year as long as there are overground parts present, as they are most commonly used. The same goes for the root, while the seeds can be collected after the flowering of this plant, usually in autumn. Concerning locations where this plant can be found, the type of celery that we are mentioning here is a cultivated species, although there are also types of celery that grow in nature, but they have an unpleasant taste and are regarded as poisonous plants. Medicinal properties and applications: Celery is a very good diuretic (a substance that raises and benefits the excretion of urine). Celery has this property thanks to the essential oil that it contains. The mentioned property of celery makes it useful in treating various diseases of the urinary system and in cases of such conditions, it is often recommended.
Active compounds: Essential oil containing p-cymene, α-santalol and β-pinene. Besides the mentioned compounds, celery also contains various vitamins and mineral salts. Recipe: Tea of celery can be prepared by taking two full teaspoons of dried celery (overground parts) and adding them to a quarter liter of boiling water that is than left for 5 to 10 minutes and then drained. After that, the tea can be taken. Usually one should take two to three cups per day.
|
|||
privacy policy - copyright © 2009-2010 - www.plantsmedicinal.com |
