Celery Seed
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Plant Description
celery seed
Aromatic Seed: Celery Seed, (Apium graveolens) is a plant species in the family Apiaceae
Season:
Available all year dried.
Uses in Cooking:  

Wonderful in potato salad, coleslaw, egg and tuna salads, lentils and breads.

Possible Substitutes:

Tarragon

How it comes:
Spice Mixes
Aromatic seed: Celery seeds are small, light brown seeds; that have a light celery taste. They come dried as whole seeds or finely ground.
Poultry Seasoning
Other Uses:
Celery seed is supposed to be extremely effective in lowering blood pressure and assisting normal blood flow to the heart; eases joint pain discomfort that occurs due to inflammation; reduces pain and swelling of arthritis; relieves symptoms of rheumatism and gout; promotes a healthy urinary tract by cleaning out the organs that carry urine; acts as a natural diuretic by eliminating excess fluid; promotes healthy kidneys and bladder; treats anxiety and insomnia.
       
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