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Celery

Apium graveolens

Apium graveolens, commonly known as celery, is a plant utilized across various traditional medicinal systems. It has been historically employed for a wide range of purposes, including as a carminative, diuretic, sedative, and for treating rheumatism, arthritis, and infections. Scientific evidence regarding its therapeutic properties is limited; some studies suggest potential antihypertensive effects in certain models, though more research is needed. Research also indicates that the plant may accumulate chromium from soil. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.

At a glance
Traditionally for
carminative · rheumatism
Traditions
Unani · traditional
Best evidence
D
Cautions
—

Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

Traditional use

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. D PMID
  • The study found that DenseNet121 performed best among six CNN models for accurately distinguishing between 15 Apiaceae species, enhancing botanical authentication. D PMID
  • The study found that modified zeolite reduced chromium accumulation in celery roots but did not completely inhibit plant uptake, with high bioaccumulation factors observed. D PMID
  • 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. D PMID

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 is Celery traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record Celery for: carminative, rheumatism, diuretic, nervine, stimulant, alterative. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use Celery?

Celery appears in these traditions in our sources: Unani, traditional.

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

  1. T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
  2. T2 A CNN-Based Deep Learning Architecture for Discriminating Botanical Adulteration and Complexities Among Commercial Apiaceae Medicinal Species. literature abstract metadata
  3. 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
  4. T2 Effects of Natural and HDTMA-Br-Modified Zeolite on Cr Accumulation in Apium graveolens Grown in Cr(VI)-Spiked Soils. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Integrated physiological and transcriptomic analyses reveal MT-mediated aluminum tolerance mechanisms in celery. literature abstract metadata