Review on the Pharmacological and Health Aspects of Apium Graveolens or Celery: An Update

Abstract

Apium graveolens or celery belongs to the Apiaceae family. Celery is a branched biennial plant, has thick dense branches and stems, and can grow up to 1 m. The leaves are triangular, diamond, or spear-shaped and are about 5-50 mm long. Celery comes from swamps and wild plants that are widespread in Asia and Europe. The seeds, leaves, and stems of celery can be used to treat a variety of ailments. The results of phytochemical analysis showed that celery contains fatty acids, sesquiterpenes alcohol, and essential oils, other active compounds. The results of the nutritional analysis showed that celery contains vitamin C, beta carotene, fat, protein, and several minerals. Previous pharmacological studies have shown that celery has antimicrobial, antiparasitic, cardioprotective, gastroprotective, neuroprotective, hypolipidemic, cytotoxic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-infertility activities.