PALUSTRE
apioapium graveolens
PALUSTRE
apioapium graveolens
Other Names:
Palustre
,
Panul
.
It is
essential
ingredient at all depurativas broths and recipes, along with the
onion
,
nettle
,
cabbage
and
lemon
. The oil extracted from the seeds and roots, reputed to be an aphrodisiac.
Habitat:
The wildlife is unique to the land of the salty shores of Europe. Cultivated throughout the world.
Description:
biennial plant of the
family
of Umbelíferas, which reaches 30 to 90 cms. tall. It is easily recognizable by its upright stems and grooved, their leaves dark green and its peculiar
flavor
.
Used parts:
leaves, root and fruit.
Properties and indications:
the entire plant contains an
essential
oil that acts on the kidneys, glucoquininas,
a
glycoside (apiína) coumarin and oleoresin, as well as substances containing nitrogen and vitamins B and
C
. These properties are:
Diuretic and depurative:
promotes urination, and with it the metabolism of toxic waste such as urea and uric acid. Font Quer said that "more reluctant ago to pee. " It is in those who suffer from some degree of renal
failure
, gout or arthritism, as well as in cases of urolithiasis (
kidney stones
) In addition, it is slightly febrífugo.
Aperitif and tonic:
communicates
a
sense of wellness and
vitality
.
Celery
juice is useful as
a
general tonic and remineralizing, associated with
tomato
juice,
carrot
and
lemon
. Agrees to depletion or those suffering from
nervous
depression
.
Use:
in salad leaves and stems are taken together with other raw
vegetables
and raw
vegetables
too. Along with the
onion
, are key components of all kinds of depurativas broths, which are produced by boiling with several hard - view and
vegetables
. It is prepared in infusion with 5 - 10 grams of fruit per cup of water, takes
a
after
each
meal. Also in decoction of the roots with 40 grams per
liter
of water, eat 2 - 3 cups
a
day. Juice of fresh leaves and stems, obtained in blender; diuretics and debug their effects are reinforced by mixing it with
lemon
juice.
Precautions:
pregnant women should avoid
celery
, as it can cause
uterine
contractions.
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