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nature's weight loss help... In the Garden | Culinary | Medicinal use Popular garden varieties
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Celery in Flower |
Top In the GardenGrowth Characteristics: - Biennial, Frost hardy,
- Height: ±30 cm; Spread: ±20 cm,
Cultivation: - Full sun; Well drained, composted soil,
Harvesting: - Pick fresh leaves throughout the year,
- Outside stems can be picked individually or the whole plant can be harvested when mature.
Companion Planting: - Vegetables: Plant with Leek, Spinach, Tomato, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Onion
Repellant for: Top Culinary useUse Celery leaves and stems in: - Cream cheese, Curries, Pickles, Soups, Stews, Salads,
- Poultry stuffings,
- Add finely chopped leaves to milk for poaching fish and shellfish,
- The dried leaves can be crumbled and used as flavouring
- Use as a salt substitute in a salt-free diet. Grind into a powder to use as an ingredient of celery salt,
Top Medicinal useCelery may be beneficial in the following cases: | General | - Rich in vitamins, mineral salts and other other active ingredients of nutritive value,
- Acts as an anti-oxidant,
- Bad breath,
- Ideal snack for weight loss as it contains a few calories and is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The diuretic property relieves water retention problems. It stimulates the thyroid, therefore increasing the metabolism to burn more calories.
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| Sensory System | - Eyes : Macular Degeneration - High in the Carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, that is beneficial for MD,
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| Nervous System | - Sedative action, due to the high Calcium content,
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| Endocrine System | - Stimulates the thyroid and pituitary glands,
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| Lymphatic System | - Alterative - blood purifier,
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| Cardiovascular System | - Useful in treating high blood pressure,
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| Liver | - Useful in treatment of liver conditions, tonic,
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| Digestive system | - Carminative,
- Anti-inflammatory agent,
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| Urinary System | - Urinary antiseptic due to the volatile oil apiol, Bladder infections,
- Mild diuretic,
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| Musculo / Skeletal System | - Celery seed has been traditionally used in the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, and gout.
- It is a diuretic and helps eliminate acidic metabolites through the kidneys, act as an anti-inflammatory, and relieve muscle spasms, cramps and pains (antispasmodic action).
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Preparation and dosage: TEA: - 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed seeds in a cup of boiling water, drink three times a day.
TINCTURE: - 2-4 ml of tincture made from seed, three times a day.
CONTRAINDICATION: - The seeds should not be used during pregnancy, nor should large amounts of the herb.
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