All Healing Herbs

Garden celery; primarily used as a diuretic for joint and kidney dis-eases, tones and purifies blood and kidneys, supports heart health; promotes urine flow and release of uric acid and toxins from the kidneys; antiseptic to reduce inflammation; relieves joint pain, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, cystitis, nephritis, kidney congestion, water retention, bloating, promotes weight loss; digestive bitter for indigestion, poor digestion, hiccups, gas, appetite stimulant, laxative (high in fiber); spleen support, liver stimulant; reduces jaundice, reduces incidence of colorectal cancer, protects the liver from aspirin and ibuprofen side effects and damage; relaxes the blood vessels (vasodilator), reduces high blood pressure and high cholesterol, stabilizes heart rate, reduces palpitations and angina, lessens hear workload by clearing excess fluids, and reduces blood sugar levels—all primarily because of its diuretic action; brings on menses, relieves PMS, contracts the uterus, stops bleeding, aids in recovery after childbirth, increases breast milk; also for bronchitis, colds, flu, prevents tumor formation; relaxant, reduces muscle spasms, calms the nerves, promotes sleep. Diuretic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, antirheumatic, antigas. Possible side effects of diarrhea, indigestion, increased photosensitivity, allergy; avoid overdosing and overuse, avoid in pregnancy, with kidney dis-ease or infection, or if taking blood thinners or diuretic drugs; buy celery seed from a health food or herbal source, because garden seeds are treated with fungicides and insecticides.