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The powerful medicinal properties of celery have been used in traditional folk medicine for centuries to treat various ailments.
References to it go back to ancient Egypt. It spread to Europe in the 18th century and, besides being consumed and used in natural remedies, it is also associated with various myths and legends.
For example, in Egypt it was a symbol of death and suffering. In contrast, the ancient Romans and Greeks considered it a sacred herb and used it especially to treat damaged nerves.
What substances celery contains
The root and stalks of celery contain:
- asparagine
- tyrosine
- beta-carotene
- various minerals and trace elements
- essential acids.
- It is also a good source of B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E and choline.
Use of celery as a medicine
Let us now take a closer look at why we should start consuming more celery, especially in the evening, when the body best utilizes its healing properties.
1. Reduces high blood pressure and regenerates the liver
Studies have shown that consuming celery has a positive effect on lowering high blood pressure.
It also improves liver function, its regeneration and detoxification.
2. Relieves menopausal symptoms
Chop a handful of celery into pieces, put it in water and simmer for a few minutes. Drink this decoction regularly every evening for one month.
Adverse symptoms associated with menopause such as fatigue, night sweats, chills, sleep problems, mood changes or weight gain should gradually subside.
3. Relieves rheumatic pain
Prepare about 3 dcl of decoction, to which you add a 2 to 3 cm piece of grated ginger and a handful of chopped celery.
Its regular evening consumption will help reduce rheumatic joint pain in arthritis.
4. Relieves insomnia
Consume fresh celery, or make tea from it according to point 2. If you have problems with insomnia, they should lessen or completely disappear over time.
It is best to drink the tea at least 2 to 3 hours before bed so you are not woken during the night by the need to go to the toilet.
5. Suppresses allergies
Juice several stalks of celery using a juicer and drink this juice regularly every day, preferably half an hour before meals. It will help suppress various seasonal allergies.
6. Maintains pH balance in the body
It is known that excessive acidity of the body is the primary cause of many diseases, including lifestyle diseases.
You can more easily maintain a healthy, slightly alkaline pH in the body by regularly consuming celery – preferably fresh or as its juice.
7. Fights cancer
Celery contains the flavonoid luteolin, which suppresses the growth of breast cancer cells.
In addition, it also prevents the spread of other types of tumors, such as colorectal cancer or dangerous pancreatic cancer.
Conclusion
When buying celery, prefer a darker color. The darker the celery, the stronger its flavor and the more active substances it contains.
When cooking, steaming is recommended, as it preserves more vitamins and enzymes.
It is cooked only for teas and decoctions, when it is necessary to extract specific active substances from it beyond vitamins, as stated in the article.
