After discussing the benefits of cucumber, coconut oil, and kecombrang, Prof. Dr. apt. Mangestuti Agil, MS. This time, we are talking about the efficacy of one of the most common ingredients in Indonesian cuisine, namely celery. Did you know that the leaves to celery seeds can actually be used as a treatment?
Prof. Mangestuti stated that celery seeds are natural antioxidants and are also known to have anti-inflammatory activity. The results of in vivo and in vitro tests also show the efficacy of the seeds as anticancer, antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory. While raw celery is a source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Namely, vitamins A, K, B2, B6, C, folate, pantothenic acid, potassium, magnesium, and molybdenum.
According to Prof. Mangestuti, the properties of celery that are said to “cool” the stomach may be linked to its ability to cure stomach pain, bloating, and spasms. Namely, the results of animal studies that show the efficacy of seed extract in the stomach as an anti-inflammatory and antiulcer (gastric ulcer). Phtalide compounds in the seeds are thought to inhibit the growth of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori that causes stomach ulcers.
He added that the juice of the leaves and stalks of celery is a suitable drink for controlling blood pressure. So it can be used by people with hypertension.
Source:
https://www.jawapos.com/kesehatan/04/06/2022/khasiat-seledri-membantu-kendalikan-tekanan-darah-dan-nyeri-lambung/
