Celery, Qin Cai, 芹菜, Apium graveolens
Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice
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| For: Hypertension • Diabetes • Depression • Constipation • Urinary Tract Infection • Flatulence |
| Attributes: Anti-fungal • anti-inflammatory • antibacterial • antidepressant • hypoglycemic • hypotensive • hepatoprotective • emmenagogue |
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Constituents: Courmarin • butylphthalide • phthalides • phytoestrogen • carbohydrates • flavonoids • alkaloids.• steroids • limonene • selinene • furanocoumarin • apigenin • luteolin • vitamins A and C • potassium • folate • molybdenum • manganese • calcium • vitamin A, B1, B2, B6 • magnesium • phosphorus • iron |
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| Other Names: Sellerie (German) • Ajwain-ka-patta (Indian) • Sedano (Italian) • Kintsay (Filipino) • Seledri (Indonisian) • Selleoli (Korean) Plant Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae |
| Steaming celery is best way to maintain the antioxidants. Boiling and blanching can lead to about 40% loss in antioxidants. Eating it raw is the best way to preserve the vitamins and phytochemicals. [ref] |
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Pascal or Winter King is the celery typically used for its stocks. This is the celery commonly used for snack and eaten raw. |
Chinese celery芹菜 (Qíncài). Used for its leave and stock. It is more pungent and flavorful than Pascal celery. |
Celeriac is harvested for its enlarged root. The root can be cooked or eaten raw. Popular in German and Italian cooking.
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| — Growing Pascal (regular) celery from stalk |
— Growing leaf celery from seed |
— Growing celeriac celery from seed |
| Apium graveolens is in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map: |
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USA: Wild celery can be found in multiple states USDA Zones: 5-9. (Celeriac - zones 8-9. Pascal - zones 2-10) World: Southern Europe, southern China Habitats: River banks, sea shores, marshes, ditches. Prefer wet and damp areas |
| Category: Tonify Qi |
| English: Celery Pinyin: Qin Cai Pharmaceutical: Apium Graveolens |
| Organs: Kidney • Liver • Spleen • Stomach Temperature: Cool |
| Taste: Sweet • Bitter • Pungent Toxicity: None noted |
| Patterns: Flatulence • High blood pressure |
| Actions: Tonify spleen • Tonify stomach • Tonify qi • Clear heat • Cool liver • Dry dampness • Promote sweating |
| Indications: Bruises • Muscle pain • Muscle tightness • Urinary Tract Infection • Diabetes • Hypertension |
| Contraindications: Medications susceptible to the "grapefruit effect" • Diarrhea • Hypoglycemia • Hypotension |
| Typical Dosage: Common Vegetable |
| Parts Used: Stalks • Leaves • Root • Seeds. |
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Be cautions with all medicine.
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Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:♦ Grapefruit Effect: benzodiazepines midazolam (anit-depressants) , blood pressure reducers , terfenadine (antihistamine) , triazolam (anti-depressants) |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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