Celery Seed - Apium graveolens

History: Ayurvedic medicine used celery for water retention and indigestion. Used in Europe for gout and rheumatism. Celery seed has long been used in foods, especially salad dressings.

Characteristics: Celery is a biennial plant that grows to 12-24 inches with a smooth stem and soft leaves sporting white flowers. It has been used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics and perfumes. Native to southern Europe, Celery is extensively cultivated as a domestic vegetable with Celery Seed Essential Oil being primarily produced in India, Holland, China, Hungary and the USA.

Clinical Studies:

Indications:  Used for puffy, red or water logged skin, bronchitis, congestion, dissolving accumulated acid in joints, cystitis, gout, renal detoxification, to increase urine flow.

Personality Profile:

Subtle Aromatherapy:

Mode of Administration: Bath (only with proper carrier oil), inhaler, massage, mist spray.

Safety: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

References:
Battaglia, S.  The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy; Third Edition The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2017
Tisserand R. Young R.  Essential Oil Safety, second edition.  Churchhill Livingstone, UK, 2013
Sheppard-Hanger S. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual.  Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, USA, 2000
Caddy R. Essential Oils in Colour.  Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2005
Lawless J. The encyclopaedia of Essential Oils.  Element Books Limited, GB, 1992
Caddy R. the Essential Blending Guide.  Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2007
Weaver W.W. Sauer’s Herbal Cures.  Routledge, UK, 2001
World Wide Web Encyclopedia Britannica. USA, 2014
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Safety Considerations:
        Do not take essential oils internally.
        Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
        Do not apply undiluted to skin (for directions on proper dilution refer to an aromatherapy text).
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