Apr 16
Celery is a member of the carrot family, and originates from the Mediterranean, and was introduced into the
US in the early 1900’s. The medicinal properties of celery were mentioned in the Odyssey, the Greek epic poem written by Homer. In ancient Greece it was called selinon, and was regarded as a holy plant, and the leaves from the plant were used to decorate the winners of the Nemean Games.
Health Benefits of Celery:
- In a study of essential oils at the Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, limonene oil found in celery seed showed high antioxidant activity. Antioxidants act as scavengers of free radicals which cause cell damage in the body.
- Researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center concluded that a compound present in celery reduces blood pressure.
