Celery Seed Essential Oil 

Botanical Name: Apium graveolens
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Whole or crushed seeds
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Spicy-warm, sweet, long-lasting odor
Largest Producing Countries: India , Netherlands , China , Hungary , and the USA

Traditional Use: Most of this oil is used in the spice industry where all kinds of foods and food additives are flavored with celery: soups, meats, sauces, pickles, vegetable juices, etc.

Properties: Anti-oxidative, antirheumatic, antiseptic (urinary), antispasmodic, aperitif, decongestant, depurative, digestive, diuretic, carminative, cholagogue, emmenagogue, galactagogue, hepatic, nervine, sedative (nervous), stimulant (uterine), stomachic, and tonic (digestive).

Benefits: Amenorrhea, anxiety, arthritis, asthenia, build-up of toxins in the blood, cystitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, glandular problems, gout, hemorrhoids, increases milk flow, indigestion, jaundice, liver congestion, neuralgia, rheumatism, and sciatica.

Blends Well With: Coriander, lavender, lovage, oakmoss, opopanax, pine, tea tree, and other spices

Of Interest: Extensively used as a flavoring agent in foods – especially by the spice industry, and in alcoholic and soft drinks.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, possible sensitization. Avoid during pregnancy.

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Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.