HERBAL MONOGRAPHS CELERY /173COMPOUNDS: CELERY ROOT
Volatile oil: chief constituents (+)-limonene, beta-pinene, p-
cymene, cis-, 3-methyl-4-ethyl-hexane), phthalides (includ-
ing 3-butyliden phthalid, 3-butyl phthalid, ligustilid,
neocnidilid)Flavonoids: including apiin, luteolin-7-O-apiosyl glucosideFurocoumarins: including bergaptenePolyyne: including falcarinol, falcarindiolINDICATIONS AND USAGE
CELERY FRUIT. HERB AND ROOT
Unproven Uses: Folk medicine use of celery and prepara-
tions of celery are used as a diuretic, for regulating the
bowels, for glandular stimulation, rheumatic complaints,
gout, gall and kidney stones. Other traditional uses include as
a prophylactic for nervous agitation, for loss of appetite and
exhaustion. Celery is also used as a cough treatment and as a
helminthic.Homeopathic Uses: Celery preparations are used in homeo-
pathy for ailments of the ovaries and rheumatism.CONTRAINDICATIONS
CELERY SEED (FRUIT)
The drug should not be used during pregnancy. Also,
because of the kidney-irritating effect of the volatile oil, the
drug should not be administered to individuals with kidney
infections.PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
CELERY FRUIT, HERB AND ROOT:
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction
with the proper administration of designated therapeutic
dosages. Nevertheless, because of the kidney-irritating effect
of the volatile oil, the drug should not be administered in the
presence of kidney infections. Latent yeast infections of the
plant could cause the furanocoumarin content of the fresh
root to rise to 200 times its original level under storage
conditions. For this reason, the relatively large amounts of
furanocoumarins frequently to be found in stored celeriac
bulbs, or in incorrectly dehydrated drug samples, could lead
to phototoxicoses.DOSAGE
CELERY SEED (FRUIT)
Mode of Administration: Whole and powdered drug, liquid
extract, and as a component in a variety of tea mixtures. |
How Supplied:
Capsules — 450 and 505 mg
Fluid Extract — 1:1
Preparation: To prepare a liquid extract, percolate 1 kg of
seed in a specula process to 1 liter of fluid extract. The
essential oil is removed after filtration with paper soaked in
alcohol.
For an infusion, pour boiling water on 1 g of the squeezed
drug and strain after 5 to 10 minutes.Decoctions are prepared in a 1:5 ratio.
Daily Dosage: The daily dosage of the seeds is 1.2 to 4 g and
as an infusion, 1 g drug.
Homeopathic Dosage: 5 to 10 drops, 1 tablet or 5 to 10
globules 1 to 3 times daily or 1 ml injection solution twice
weekly sc (HAB34).Storage: Celery seed should be kept tightly sealed, away
from light and moisture.
CELERY HERB
Mode of Administration: Whole and cut drug as well as a
variety of tea mixtures.
Preparation: Celery is contained in a variety of tea mixtures
(kidney and bladder teas).
Daily Dosage: Pressed juice of the fresh plant: 23 g (15 ml)
3 times daily.
Homeopathic Dosage: 5 to 10 drops, 1 tablet or 5 to 10
globules 1 to 3 times daily or 1 ml injection solution twice
weekly sc (HAB34).
Storage: The herb should be kept sealed, away from light
and moisture.
CELERY ROOT
Mode of Administration: The drug is available in a few
combination preparations for internal use.
Preparation: A cough mixture is prepared by boiling the root
juice with sugar.
Dosage: Pressed juice of the fresh plant: 23 g (15 ml) 3.
times daily.
Homeopathic Dosage: 5 to 10 drops, 1 tablet or 5 to 10
globules 1 to 3 times daily or 1 ml injection solution twice
weekly sc (HAB1).
Storage: Celery root should be kept sealed, away from light
and moisture.
LITERATURE
Beier RS, Oertli EH, Psoralen and other phytoalexins in celery.
In: PH 22(11):2595. 1983.EFFECTS: CELERY ROOT
In animal tests, a sedative and anticonvulsive effect was
demonstrated; a diuretic effect could not be proven. The
essential oil contained in the drug had a mildly inhibiting
effect on bacteria and fungi.