Today, celery is considered not only a valuable food product, but also a medicinal plant. It came to us from the Mediterranean, has succulent leaves and delicate fragrant flesh, which is why it is very popular if we consider all the white roots.
So, celery, whose beneficial properties were known even during the time of Hippocrates, has a large number of essential substances, minerals and vitamins. It includes carotene, essential oils, nicotinic acid, tyrosine and many other elements. Therefore, this culture is used not only in medicine, but also in science. A large number of diets aimed at cleansing and improving the body, suggest celery in its composition. It also helps to cure diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, heart, blood vessels, as well as the nervous system and skin. In addition, celery juice is able to stop the appearance of allergic reactions of the body.
Thus, celery has the following beneficial properties:
- has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- strengthens the immune system;
- helps to cleanse the body of toxins;
- normalizes metabolism;
- It contains a huge amount of vitamins and minerals that are necessary for the normal functioning of the body.
It should be noted that all parts of this plant are edible, however, most of the vitamins and fiber are in the petioles, so they are recommended to be used in raw form. Thus, considering the question of what is useful celery stalk, it must be said that it contributes to the normalization of the intestines and cardiac activity, and is also an amazing remedy for migraine, arthritis and rheumatism. The leaves of the plant can be used to heal wounds.
If we talk about how celery root is useful, It should be noted that it increases the digestibility of nutrients by the human body, increases potency, and contributes to the destruction of cancer cells. In addition, root juice is used to eliminate allergies and pain, in the treatment of gastrointestinal tract diseases, diathesis, urticaria, as well as disorders of the nervous system.
Both the root and celery leaves have the ability to increase appetite, since the apiol in their composition gives the plant a specific taste. Besides, celery, the beneficial properties of which are widely known, with its regular consumption, slows down the aging of the human body, as it improves the water-salt metabolism of cells, as well as strengthens the immune system, normalizes the liver and kidneys, increases sexual function, prevents the appearance of atherosclerosis and other diseases, including skin, cleanses the blood. Celery contains few calories, so it’s good for those who want to lose weight.
However, it should be borne in mind that celery is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding, as it reduces milk production, as well as people who have a stomach ulcer or gastritis.
In cooking, all parts of celery are used for cooking. Various salads are prepared from petioles; they are also used in fried, boiled and stewed form for preparing an independent dish. The root crop is used as a seasoning for the first dishes and a side dish for meat and poultry, it is also pickled, boiled, tinder on a grater and served as a seasoning for the second dishes.
Celery leaves are added to salads and first courses. Since the leaves are rich in ascorbic acid, they are dried for the winter to add to food during cooking. Even the seed of this plant is used as seasoning and spice.
Celery juice is in first place for the presence of beneficial properties. Most often it is used to remove toxins from the body, as well as sand and stones from the kidneys.
Thus, celery has useful properties such as none of the other “white roots" have. Possessing such unique qualities, this plant is endowed with a specific taste and aroma; therefore, it has become widespread not only in medicine and science, but also in cooking.