A unique plant - celery, useful properties

To date, celery is considered not only a valuable food, but also a medicinal plant. To us it came from the Mediterranean, has rich leaves and a delicate aromatic flesh, so it is very popular if you consider all the white roots.

So, celery, the useful properties of which were known even in the time of Hippocrates, has a large number of inorganic substances, minerals and vitamins. It consists of 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 in its composition of celery. It also helps cure diseases of the digestive tract, kidneys, heart, vessels, as well as the nervous system and skin. In addition, the celery juice can stop the appearance of allergic reactions of the body.

Thus, celery has the following beneficial properties:

- has anti-inflammatory effect;

- strengthens the immune system;

- helps to cleanse the body of toxins;

- normalizes metabolism;

- contains a huge amount of vitamins and trace elements, which are necessary for the normal functioning of the body.

It should be noted that all parts of this plant are edible, however, most vitamins and fiber are found in petioles, so it is recommended to use them in raw form. Thus, considering the question of what is useful for the stalk of celery, It must be said that it contributes to the normalization of the intestine 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 the usefulness of the root of celery, It should be noted that it increases the digestibility of nutrients by the human body, increases potency, helps to destroy cancer cells. In addition, the juice from the root is used to eliminate allergies and pain, in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, diathesis, urticaria, as well as disorders of the nervous system.

Both the root and the leaves of celery have the ability to increase appetite, because the constituent apiolum gives the plant a specific taste. Also, Celery, whose useful properties are widely known, with its regular consumption, slows down the aging of the human body, as it improves water-salt metabolism of cells, and also strengthens the immune system, normalizes liver and kidney function, increases sexual function, prevents the appearance of atherosclerosis and other diseases, Including skin, cleanses the blood. Celery contains few calories, so it is good for those who want to lose weight.

However, it should be borne in mind that celery is contraindicated in women breastfeeding, as it reduces the production of milk, as well as people who have stomach ulcers or gastritis.

Cooking for cooking uses all parts of celery. From the petioles prepare a variety of salads, and they are used in fried, boiled and stewed to prepare an independent dish. Root is used as a seasoning for the first dishes and a side dish for meat and poultry, also it is marinated, boiled, rubbed on grater and served as a seasoning for second courses.

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 the food when cooking. Even the seed of this plant is used as a seasoning and spice.

Celery juice is on the first place in the presence of useful properties. Most often it is used to remove slag from the body, as well as sand and stones from the kidneys.

Thus, celery has useful properties that have no other "white root". Possessing such unique qualities, this plant is endowed with a specific taste and aroma, therefore it became widespread not only in medicine and science, but also in cooking.