TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Celery

TCM Nature: Cooling

TCM Taste: Aromatic, Bitter, Sweet, Pungent

TCM Meridian Affinity: Kidney, Stomach, Spleen, Liver

Benefits:

·       Strong diuretic

·       Aphrodisiac

·       Antioxidant

·       Lowers blood pressure

·       Aids digestion

·       Cleanses the blood

·       Relieves heat in the body

Spirituality:

Celery was used by the Ancient Greeks to make wine. They also valued it for its aphrodisiac and medicinal properties. The Romans used celery leaves to make their “Winner’s Crowns.” They also used it to cure a hangover, some folks say that is the reason a celery stick is included in the popular “Blood Mary” beverage.

Further reading:

• Everything you need to know about Acupuncture

• TCM Wellness Women’s Health

• TCM Wellness Nervous System Disorders Management

• TCM Wellness Digestive Health

• Acupuncture Slimming

• TCM Pain Management

Read more about TCM Herbal Medicine Prescription on my TCM Wellness page.