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Celery Fruit (Celery)

Basic Information

Biological name (genus and species):
Apium graveolens
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Juice
Roots
Seeds
Chemicals this herb contains:
D-limonene
Nitrates
Resin (See Glossary)
Sedanoloid
Sedanonic anhydrides
Volatile oils (See Glossary)

KNOWN EFFECTS

Relieves spasm in skeletal or smooth muscle. Causes uterine contractions, whether pregnant or not. Celery juice reduces blood pressure. Reduces gas in gastrointestinal tract.

Miscellaneous information:
No effects are expected on the body, either good or bad, when herb is used in very small amounts to enhance the flavor of food. When eaten as a common food, no problems are expected for anyone. Workers in celery fields may develop skin rashes.

UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

Seeds act as anti-oxidant. Acts as a sedative. Treats dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps). Treats arthritis. Roots act as aphrodesiac.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Don't take if you:
Are in your third trimester of a pregnancy.

Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments. Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

Pregnancy:
Pregnant women should experience no problems taking usual amounts as part of a balanced diet. Don't drink large quantities of celery juice.

Breast-feeding:
Breast-fed infants of lactating mothers should experience no problems when mother takes usual amounts as part of a balanced diet. Other products extracted from this herb have not been proved to cause problems.

Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.

Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45, not pregnant, basically healthy and take for only a short time.

Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

TOXICITY

Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.

ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

Signs and symptoms: What to do:
Deep sedation with large amounts Seek emergency treatment.
Premature labor Seek emergency treatment.
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