HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Celery Seed

Botanical nameApium graveolens

Plant part usedFruit (commonly called seed)

Important safety information: Use caution in kidney disorders, particularly inflammatory kidney disease. Rare allergy can occur, and furanocoumarins may contribute to photodermatitis with UV exposure. Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data for medicinal dosing are limited; do not equate the older source statement with a guarantee of safety.

Herbal actions

Diuretic
Anti-inflammatory
Antirheumatic

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Traditional Western support for rheumatism, arthritis and gout
Traditional urinary use
Historical nervine-tonic use

Main constituents

Volatile oil rich in terpenes and phthalides, particularly 3-n-butyl phthalide; flavonoids and furanocoumarins

Preparation overview

Tea: Professional guidance recommended. The 1:2 liquid-extract reference does not apply to celery essential oil, apiol-containing products or culinary celery seed.

Liquid extract reference: 1:2 liquid extract: 4.5–8.5 mL/day (30–60 mL/week)

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.