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Celery is a common vegetable used world wide for seasoning in cuisines.

History

Celery has been cultivated in Europe and other Mediterranean region from thousands years back.

It is basically cultivated for its leaf and seeds which are used for garnishing purpose and its taproots can be used in cooking.

It is perennial herbaceous plant that has crispy texture, subtle flavor and pleasing fragrance.

Plant Description

Celery plant grows to a height of 12 to 16 inches and constitutes of leaf-topped stalks that are arranged in conical shape joined at the common base.

This plant belongs to the same family of umbelliferae as carrot, turnip and parsley and dill belongs.

This plant requires sandy soil full of fertilized organic matter and moisture for proper growth.

Cultivation

Celery cultivation is extended to Europe, Sweden, Egypt, Asia including India and Baluchistan.

It is widely grown for its aromatic leaves and seeds in states of India like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and north-west Himalayas. It grows best in cold climatic areas.

Parts Used

Leaves, stalks and dried seeds.

Chemical constituents

Celery contains moisture, protein, fat, crude fiber, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and ascorbic acid.

Culinary uses

• Celery leaves and stalks are used in soups, salads and sometimes cooked as vegetable.
• Celery is staple food in various cuisines especially in Chinese noodles and chicken soup.
• It is also used for seasoning in many dishes for its aromatic flavor. It is an important ingredient in Indian curry.
• While celery dried ripe fruits are used as spice.

Medicinal uses

• Celery seeds are good stimulant for asthma and liver disorders. It is traditionally used as domestic medicine as a tonic and nervine sedative.
• Seeds are used to yield essential oil which is anti-spasmodic and nerve stimulant.
• The roots are thought to have diuretic properties and can be taken colic.
• Raw celery is been used on swollen glands and also it helps to treat high blood pressure. .

Other Names

• Spanish: Aipo
• French: Celeri German: Sellerie
• Swedish: Selleri
• Arabic: Karafs
• Dutch: Selderij Italian: Sedano
• Portuguese: Apio
• Russian: Syel'derey
• Japanese: Serorii
• Chinese: ChinChinese

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