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Celery Seeds / Radhuni Seeds / Ajwain

Celery seed health benefits:-

Celery seed delivers a variety of health benefits. Its benefits are due to the multitude of nutrients it contains. Those nutrients include:

Phytochemicals: These are compounds that help to protect health. Among the phytochemicals in celery seeds are limonene, coumarin and apigenin. These phytochemicals are thought to benefit health by fighting inflammation. Inflammation increases an individual’s risk of developing cancer, heart disease and other health problems. The seeds also have a pthalides, which is another type of anti-inflammatory phytochemical. The distinctive aroma of celery seeds comes from these pthalides.

Minerals: A single teaspoon of celery seed provides 35 mg of calcium and 0.9 mg of iron. The calcium content is relatively small compared to the 1 gram needed daily but is still significant given the small amount of celery seeds. The iron content is more than a third of what an adult male needs and about 16 percent of what an adult female needs. A tablespoon of celery seeds also provides 0.5 mg of manganese. In other words, it provides almost a quarter of the amount of this mineral that an adult male needs on a daily basis. It also provides more than a quarter of what an adult female needs.

Flavonoids: Celery seeds are rich in flavonoids. Flavonoids are antioxidants that provide pigmentation in plants and that may prevent damage to cells.
Celery seed is used to treat conditions like:

Arthritis
Gout
Muscle spasms
Anxiety
High blood pressure

Studies also show that celery seeds are an effective mosquito repellant.

Common uses of celery seeds:-

Celery seed is a popular ingredient in various dishes in Europe and North America. They are used to flavor salad dressings, soups and pickles along with coleslaw and bread. Ground celery seed (celery powder) is often used in various types of sausages including knockwurst and salami. In India, celery seed is sometimes added to curries and to chutneys.