Celery Seed Extract (Apium graveolens) 2 fl oz: HH

The sharp, refreshing flavor of celery seed is indispensable for pickles and sauerkraut. Also widely used in bread, rolls, pastries, egg dishes especially omelets, hamburger, stews, soup, chowder, meat loaf, stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, clam juice, tomato sauce, potato and green salads, salad dressings, tuna and salmon salad, vegetables, stuffings. Medicinally, celery seed is used as an infusion, strong decoction, extract and tincture. Eating the whole seeds, of course, can also be medicinal, and they can be sprouted. Celery seed has long been used to treat both arthritis and gout. Modern research confirms that turn-of-the-century \'celery cures\' for rheumatism and gout were, in fact, valid empirical herbalism. Animal research shows that celery seed and celery seed extract\'s diuretic (urine-producing) effect lowers uric acid levels in the blood. Celery seed\'s volatile oil apiol is also a urinary antiseptic. Recent studies have also confirmed celery seed\"™s ancient reputation as helpful for muscle spasm, high blood pressure, sleeplessness, depression and anxiety. Several chemicals in celery seed block inflammation or relieve pain. Others chemicals relax muscles that are in spasm. Celery seed contains calcium, which can help relax muscle cramps, calm tense nerves and lower blood pressure. Another compound in celery seed called limonene also acts as a mild tranquilizer. Other constituents are anti-bacterial, while others are diuretic. Studies in lab animals show that celery seed prevents liver damage caused by toxic chemicals. It has been used for centuries as a liver tonic. Celery seed also strengthens muscles in the uterus, which helps increase menstrual flow. Those with a kidney disorder, or the pregnant, should not take celery medicinally. A rare few have a serious allergic reaction to celery, so proceed gradually. Grieve\'s classic \'A Modern Herbal\': \'Celery seed contains two oils - one heavy, the other lighter; it also contains apiol, but not so much as is found in parsley.\' \'Medicinal Action and Uses: Carminative stimulant, diuretic, tonic, nervine, useful in hysteria, promoting restfulness and sleep, and diffusing through the system a mild sustaining influence.\' \'Good combined with Scutellaria for nervous cases with loss of tone. On this account it is recommended to eat the cultivated fresh root as well as taking the oil or fluid extract.\' \'Is said to be very good for rheumatism, when it is often combined with Coca, Damiana, etc. Dose: fluid extract, 3 to 7 drops every four hours.\'