Benefits of celery

The various health benefits derived from celery vegetable cooked or raw, or in juice form are
       Celery contains well-balanced basic minerals, vitamins and nutrients.
Vitamin C is recognized for its anti-oxidant properties. Celery, rich in Vitamin C has the ability to protect many types of cancer, supports immune systems and fights cold symptoms.
Flavonoids too have anti-oxidant properties. Celery, rich in flavonoids safely secures against cancer, arteriosclerosis and thrombosis.
As an herb, celery is used to treat different pains.

Research indicates celery contains blood pressure reducing properties mainly because of the high calcium content. For best blood pressure relief, eat celery raw.
Active compounds like Pthalides present in celery relax the muscles of arteries and reduce stress hormones.
Celery helps detoxify body pollutants. Celery neutralizes carcinogens found in cigarette smoke and charcoal grill smoke.
The diuretic effects of celery help treat urinary tract infections, bladder infections and joint inflammations.
High water content celery is beneficial for dieters. The low caloric value of celery is an ideal slimming diet and the high fiber content keeps away the feeling of hunger.
Low in carbohydrate, celery can be included in diets for diabetic patients.
Celery is good for the nerves. Essential oil in celery can provide calm, soothing effect.
Nutrients in celery support healthy skin, eyes and hair.
Celery juice contains anti-arthritic properties.
Celery juice with a tablespoon of honey taken before a meal can suppress appetite improves digestion and boosts immune system.
Celery juice is a natural coolant and protector during humid weather.
Diluted celery juice helps replace valuable fluid and mineral loss due to sweating.
Celery used in plant therapies helps stimulate a normal sexual system.
Few drops of celery tea drops on the eyelid provide ophthalmologic affections.