Healing Power and Curative Properties
Blood Disorders
The herb is valuable in diseases of the blood such as
anaemia, leukaemia, Hodgkin's
disease, purpura and haemophilia caused by the inorganic mineral elements and salts taken into the body by means of devitalized foods and sedatives. This plant is very high in magnesium and iron content, a combination which is invaluable as a food for the blood cells. The juice of celery in combination with carrot juice should be taken in the treatment of these disorders.
Respiratory Disorders
Celery is known to have antispasmodic properties and is useful in the treatment of
asthma,
bronchitis,
pleurisy and
tuberculosis. Its seeds serve the same purpose in such
diseases.
Indigestion
The seeds of celery are an effective remedy for indigestion. A teaspoon of the seeds soaked in a glass of buttermilk for 5 to 6 hours should be ground in the same buttermilk mixture and administered to relieve
indigestion
Kidney and Gall Stones
Celery is a valuable food for those who are prone to stone formation in the gall bladder or
Kidneys . Its regular use prevents stone formation.
General Debility
The powder of the dried root of the herb is an effective tonic in general debility or weakness and malnutrition. One teaspoon of this powder mixed with a tablespoon of honey is taken twice daily in such conditions.
Insomnia
Celery is also useful in the treatment of sleeplessness. Celery juice mixed with a tablespoon of honey makes a delightful drink. This mixture taken at night before retiring, will help one relax into a soothing and restful sleep.
Precautions: Celery with thick ribs and crisply brittle stalks should be selected for use. Its green portions should never be discarded or scraped, as by doing so, valuable vitamins are lost.
Other Uses
Celery can be eaten either raw in salads or in the cooked form. Soups and juices can also be prepared. In salads, it is usually taken with other vegetables and fruits. Cooked celery is delicious when taken with cream or butter. It is also used to flavour stews and sauces.