Properties: Cool, sweet, slightly bitter
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Kidney, Stomach, Spleen, Liver
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach
Indigestion, flatulence
Loss of appetite
Low energy
- Clears Liver Heat and promotes urination
Headaches
High blood pressure
Dysmenorrhea
Acid reflux
Gout and rheumatism
- Stops bleeding
Heavy menses
Wounds and ulcers
Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-9g of seed, or eaten as a food.
Cautions: A very few can have an allergic reaction to celery. As it is a diuretic large doses can cause faintness in those with low blood pressure.
Notes:
This was first mentioned as a medicine by Celsus in AD30 who used the seeds to relive pain.
Does not appear in any formulae listed on this site
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, has been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
