Celery seed tea contains a variety of beneficial oils and active ingredients, including omega-6 essential fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats that help lower cholesterol.
The tea is easy to prepare by crushing or grinding the celery seeds, pouring hot water over them, and letting them steep for 10-20 minutes. Strain and enjoy the benefits. About one tablespoon of seeds is needed for two cups of tea.
While celery seeds are rich sources of iron, calcium, and manganese, the effect of hot water on minerals is not as significant as with water-soluble nutrients like vitamin C.
Celery seeds contain a variety of oils that will be extracted into the tea. One of these oils is linoleic acid. This omega-6 acid helps regulate how cells function. It is the most abundant fatty acid in the skin, where it maintains the skin’s protective barrier.
You will also obtain oleic acid, which is very beneficial for the heart, a fatty acid predominantly found in olive oil. It helps reduce low-density lipoproteins, also known as bad cholesterol (LDL), while increasing high-density lipoproteins, or good cholesterol (HDL), according to the University of Colorado.
Phthalides give celery its aroma and serve as beneficial ingredients in tea. When rats were given a dose of phthalate, the oils from celery seed extract improved liver function and helped mitigate damage.
Celery seed extract has a long history of use as a diuretic. Phthalides are responsible for its ability to help the body eliminate excess water.
Attention! Some of the components extracted from celery seeds act as diuretics and may interact with medications or harm infants, so consult your doctor before adding this tea to your diet.
Pregnant women should not drink celery seed tea, as it may stimulate bleeding or uterine contractions, warns the University of Maryland Medical Center.
