The efficacy and function of celery leaves

Celery leaves are a kind of leaves that grow on celery. They are green in appearance and look very small. Many people like to eat them. They taste delicious no matter what they are cooked into, and the taste of celery itself will not diminish. Different foods have different effects and functions, and celery leaves are the same. However, most people don’t know, so what are the effects and functions of celery leaves?

Celery is a plant of the Umbelliferae family. There are three types of celery: water celery, water celery and western celery. They have similar functions, and water celery is the best for medicinal purposes. Celery has a strong aroma and is called "medicinal celery". However, it is not the same species as coriander. Celery is rich in protein, carbohydrates, carotene, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, etc. At the same time, it has the effects of calming the liver and clearing away heat, dispelling wind and dampness, relieving restlessness and swelling, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, detoxifying and ventilating the lungs, strengthening the stomach and promoting blood circulation, clearing the intestines and facilitating bowel movements, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, lowering blood pressure, and strengthening the brain and calming the nerves. Eating celery regularly, especially celery leaves, is very beneficial for preventing high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, etc., and has an auxiliary therapeutic effect.

According to modern scientific analysis, every 100 grams of celery contains 2.2 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of fat, 1.9 grams of carbohydrates, 160 milligrams of calcium, 61 milligrams of phosphorus, 8.5 milligrams of iron, as well as carotene and many other B vitamins. Celery is rich in nutrients, containing more calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, vitamin C, vitamin P, etc. It has long been used as both food and medicine. Celery is sweet and cool in nature, and has the effects of clearing the stomach and removing phlegm, dispelling wind and regulating qi, improving the mouth and throat, clearing the eyes and improving eyesight, and lowering blood pressure. In addition, celery is rich in volatile aromatic oils, which can not only increase appetite and promote blood circulation, but also have a therapeutic effect of refreshing the brain.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that celery is sweet and cool in nature, and has the effects of clearing heat, diuresis, lowering blood pressure, and removing fat. For medicinal purposes, it can be decocted in water for oral administration or mashed into juice for external application. It can assist in the treatment of early hypertension, hyperlipidemia, bronchitis, tuberculosis, cough, headache, insomnia, excessive menstrual bleeding, functional uterine bleeding, difficulty urinating, heat accumulation in the lungs and stomach, measles, mumps, etc.

Celery is rich in vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C and vitamin P. It is also rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, as well as protein, mannitol and dietary fiber.

The leaf stems also contain the medicinal ingredients apigenin, bergamotrin lactone and volatile oil, which have the effects of lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids, and preventing and treating atherosclerosis; it also has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on neurasthenia, menstrual disorders, gout, and muscle spasms; it can also promote gastric juice secretion and increase appetite. Especially the elderly, who are prone to dry stools due to their low physical activity, small diet and insufficient water intake, eating celery regularly can stimulate gastrointestinal motility and facilitate defecation.