Vegetables
Celery
芹菜Nutritional Value
4 / 5
Organ Affinities
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Celery is used in AHM to clear heat from the Liver, settle rising Liver Yang, encourage urination, and cool the Blood. It is a go-to dietary recommendation for hypertension tied to Liver Yang ascending or Liver fire. Its bitter character helps bring rebellious Qi downward, easing dizziness, headaches, and irritability that come with heat patterns.
Celery contains apigenin and luteolin, flavonoids that suppress inflammatory cytokines, and has a documented traditional history as a natural remedy for joint inflammation; clinical research supports its use for arthritis-related inflammation and gout.
Contraindications
Avoid large amounts during pregnancy. Caution in very cold constitutions.
Clinically authored and reviewed by Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill, DAOM, AP, Dipl. OM. Cross-referenced against American Dragon Herbs and classical AHM sources. For educational purposes only — consult a qualified AHM practitioner for personalised advice.