Wholesale Celery Seed, Whole (Organic)

Bulk Herbs: Celery Seed, Organic Apium graveolens Size: 1 oz package Format: Whole Plant Part: Seeds Farming: Organic Also known as: Apium graveolens, wild celery, Aches des Marais, Ajamoda, Apii Frutus, Celery Fruit, Fruit de Celeri, Smallage, Selleriefruchte, Selleriesamen. Origin: India The bright green stalks of celery are a staple in grocery store produce aisles, but the culinary world greatly appreciates the lesser-known celery seeds. The fruits, or seeds, of Apium graveolens are a warming, slightly bitter spice often used in culinary dishes. Celery seed can be added to spice blends, marinades, pickling recipes, and beverage mixes. In herbalism, the seeds are prepared as a tea or extract. The Greeks and Romans called it "smallage" and harvested it in the wild for its medicinal properties. The Romans used it more for cooking. When it was finally grown and harvested in the Middle Ages, it was found to be a wonderful vegetable to add to the dinner table. It was not until the 19th century that the seeds were used as a spice in recipes and pickling. It was associated with funerals and bad luck, and woven garlands of wild celery were often found in Egyptian tombs. The celery used in herbal medicine is a close relative of the celery you can buy in market. The fruit, or "seed," is grayish-green to brown, with a characteristic slightly bitter, spicy taste. Too much celery seed can overpower a dish, whereas a little brings out flavors in other foods. Celery seed is used in pickles, casseroles, and Bloody Mary’s. Apium graveolens is a member of the Apiaceae family. Active Compounds: Volatile oils (limonene, selenine & phthalide compounds including phtalidglycosides), Flavonoids (apigenin, apiin, luteolin, chrysoeriol & quercitin), Furanocoumarins, Fatty acids (linoleic, myristic, oleic, palmitic, stearic, and petroselinic), Alkaloids, Vitamins C, beta-carotene, & Minerals (sodium, calcium, iron, potassium) Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Anti-rheumatic, Bitter, Carminative, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactagogue, Hypotensive, and Nervine relaxant Indications: Celery seeds are used in herbal medicine primarily to treat arthritis, gout, and muscle spasms due to their anti-inflammatory properties, and to act as a diuretic to support kidney health and lower blood pressure. They are rich in antioxidants like luteolin, which help reduce uric acid buildup. Precautions: It is contraindicated during pregnancy (due to potential uterine contractions).