Celery
Apium graveolens
Apium graveolens, commonly known as celery, is a plant traditionally used in various culinary and folk medicine practices. While its specific traditional medicinal uses are not well-documented, it has been explored for potential health benefits. Scientific evidence suggests that celery may have antihypertensive effects, though the findings are preliminary and require further investigation to confirm these claims. Additionally, studies indicate that celery can enhance antioxidant metabolism and affect plant hormone signaling pathways under certain conditions, such as aluminum stress. However, there is no strong scientific evidence supporting specific health benefits for humans beyond its use in food. Safety concerns do not appear to be significant, with no major issues recorded. There are also no reported drug interactions associated with celery.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The study found that nine medicinal plants, including celery (Apium graveolens), were tested and showed potential antihypertensive effects in various models.
- The study found that DenseNet121 performed best among six CNN models for accurately distinguishing between 15 Apiaceae species, enhancing botanical authentication.
- The study found that modified zeolite reduced chromium accumulation in celery roots but did not completely inhibit plant uptake, with high bioaccumulation factors observed.
- Melatonin treatment promoted celery growth under aluminum stress by enhancing antioxidant metabolism and affecting plant hormone signaling pathways, though the exact mechanisms remain partially elucidated.
Frequently asked questions
What is Celery?
Celery (Apium graveolens) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Celery?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Celery; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that nine medicinal plants, including celery (Apium graveolens), were tested and showed potential antihypertensive effects in various models.
How strong is the evidence for Celery?
The strongest finding for Celery carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Celery safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Celery in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Celery interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Celery in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Celery?
Celery is also known as: сельдерей, Cèleri.
Is Celery a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 A CNN-Based Deep Learning Architecture for Discriminating Botanical Adulteration and Complexities Among Commercial Apiaceae Medicinal Species. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antihypertensive Plants Used by the Anak Dalam Tribe in Jambi, Indonesia: Ethnobotanical Insights and Pharmacological Potential as Alternatives to Conventional Medicine. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effects of Natural and HDTMA-Br-Modified Zeolite on Cr Accumulation in Apium graveolens Grown in Cr(VI)-Spiked Soils. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Integrated physiological and transcriptomic analyses reveal MT-mediated aluminum tolerance mechanisms in celery. literature abstract metadata