Apium graveolens, a member of the Apiaceae family, is the source of celery seeds, a warming, slightly bitter spice used in culinary and herbal applications. These grayish-green to brown seeds add flavor to spice blends, marinades, pickling recipes, casseroles, and beverages like Bloody Marys, enhancing dishes when used sparingly due to their potent taste. In herbalism, celery seeds are prepared as a tea or extract.
Historically, the Greeks and Romans referred to celery as "smallage," using it for medicinal purposes, while the Romans also incorporated it into cooking. By the Middle Ages, celery was cultivated as a vegetable for culinary use. Its seeds gained popularity as a spice in recipes and pickling during the 19th century. The celery used in herbalism is closely related to the cultivated celery found in markets.
Precautions
If using in therapeutic doses then not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Celery seed should be used with caution by individuals with inflammation of the kidneys or a history of irritation of the kidneys. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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