Celery Seed Essential Oil 

Botanical Name: Apium graveolens
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Seeds
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Sweet, warm, earthy spice
Largest Producing Countries: India, Hungary, and USA

Traditional Use: Celery has an affinity with the digestive system. The seed has also been used for menstrual and urinary problems.

Properties: Antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, hepatic, nervine, sedative, stomachic, tonic

Benefits: Amenorrhea, anxiety, arthritis, cystitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, increases milk flow, indigestion, jaundice, liver congestion, neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica. Celery may be added to a base oil and rubbed on the abdomen for menstrual and digestive cramping.

Blends Well With: Black pepper, coriander, ginger, lavender, lovage, oakmoss, opopanax, pine, tea tree

Of Interest: Celery has many culinary applications. The seeds, stalks and in some species the roots are used in cooking preparations. The digestive properties of the seed may also help the body break down food.

Safety Data: Avoid while pregnant.

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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.