This now-commonly cultivated food plant was once used only as a medicinal plant because of its known beneficial effects on a variety of conditions. Celery contains a number of helpful phytochemicals, including apiins, which acts as a diuretic, and asparagines, an amino acid that helps synthesize proteins.¹⁰

• Suggested dosage: Juice from fresh celery leaves can be taken to treat cellulite.¹⁰
• Precautions: Do not consume in large quantities. Pregnant women may want to avoid using celery as an herbal remedy.¹⁰