Western Herbalism
Celery
Apium graveolens
Also known as Apii Fructus, Celery Fruit, Celery Seed, Smallage, Wild Celery.
Celery is traditionally indicated for: Gas/bloating, Gout, Hypertension, Kidney stone, Urinary gravel, Rheumatic conditions, Arthritis, Cystitis, Gastrointestinal cramps, Abdominal distension, Bloating, Colic, Cramps, Digestive discomfort, Edema, and 8 further conditions.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Gas/bloating
- Gout
- Hypertension
- Kidney stone
- Urinary gravel
- Rheumatic conditions
- Arthritis
- Cystitis
- Gastrointestinal cramps
- Abdominal distension
- Bloating
- Colic
- Cramps
- Digestive discomfort
- Edema
- Flatulence
- Fluid retention
- Gas
- Inflammation
- Muscle spasms
- Urinary disorders
- Digestive complaints
- Urinary complaints
- Rheumatism
- Urinary tract inflammation
- Specifically for rheumatoid arthritis with mental depression
- Osteoarthritis
- Urinary tract infection
Safety
Pregnancy: Use with care in pregnancy
Breastfeeding: Use with care while breastfeeding
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture (1:2-1:3) | 1-3ml TID | 1-3 mL |
| Bulk herb | 1.5-3g/d | 1500-3000 mg |
| Infusion | 2-3 tsp/c TID | |
| Dried fruits 0.5-2.0 g as a decoction 1 : 5 three times daily | 500-2000 mg | |
| (G7) Liquid extract 0.3-1.2 mL (1 : 1 in 60% alcohol) three times daily .(G7) Liquid Extract of Celery (BPC 1934) 0.3 -1.2 mL. | 0.3-1.2 mL | |
| ยท Fluid extract (1:2): 4.5-8.5 mL/day in divided doses | 4.5-8.5 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
indications. Celery is traditionally indicated for: Gas/bloating, Gout, Hypertension, Kidney stone, Urinary gravel, Rheumatic conditions, Arthritis, Cystitis, Gastrointestinal cramps, Abdominal distension, Bloating, Colic, Cramps, Digestive discomfort, Edema, and 8 further conditions.
safety-cautions. Celery - Contraindications: Nephritis, Pregnancy | Side effects: Photosensitization, may decrease thyroxine (w/ ingestion of Apium seed tablets | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy.
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