Celery (seleri)
Apium graveolens
Celery
seleri
Céleri
Apium graveolens
Traditionally used
Digestion, diuretic, blood pressure, anti-inflammatory, respiratory, detox
Prepared as
Seed tea: steep 1 tsp crushed seeds in hot water 10 minutes, drink after meals for digestion and bloating. Fresh stalks juiced with apple and ginger, drink 100ml daily for blood pressure and kidney support. Leaf decoction: boil handful 10 minutes, drink for urinary complaints. Raw celery eaten daily as anti-inflammatory food. Avoid large medicinal doses during pregnancy.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Pou dyèsyon, fè pipi pi fasil, tansyon wo, diminye enflamasyon, pwoblèm respiratwa, netwaye kò a
Français — Digestion, diurétique, hypertension artérielle, anti-inflammatoire, troubles respiratoires, détoxification
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside