Native to the British Isles, Celery Seed has had varied uses around the world for hundreds of years. It contains vitamins A, B, C, and iron. During ancient times, Ayurvedic physicians used Celery Seed to treat people with the following conditions: colds, flu, water retention, poor digestion, various types of arthritis, and certain ailments of the liver and spleen.

Celery Seed is a diuretic. Diuretic substances are used by physicians for treating high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. After finding that celery injections decreased blood pressure in animals, Chinese researchers fed the herb to a small sample of people with elevated blood pressure. The findings concluded that most of the sample demonstrated convincing decreases in their blood pressure level. In addition, research has found that Celery Seed helps to decrease blood sugar levels and may therefore be useful in helping to control diabetes.

Today Celery Seed is still used by herbalists, ans is said to provide many benefits. Modern herbalists believe that Celery Seed helps digestion and increases appetite. It may also be used to alleviate the discomforts of rheumatism. Interestingly, it is widely believed to be one of the better aphrodisiacs.*

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* Please remember that high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and diabetes are serious ailments. If you would like to introduce Celery Seed into your diet, please first consult your physician. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any disease.