Celery was used by the Chinese as early as the 5th century, and is widely used in Indian Ayurvedic practice today. Conventionally grown celery from the supermarket is nothing like the celery you find at local farmers' markets. The celery plant grows up to one meter tall, is bright green, and radiates with life. Celery has a complex, strong, sweet and spicy aroma. The plant takes two years to fully mature and produce its small fruits, which are yellow-brown to brown in color.
The seeds are the primary repository of essential oil. Limonene, the dominant constituent, places celery seed oil in the same league as the refreshing oils of citrus peels and pine needles. Soothing digestion is one of the many benefits of celery seed essential oil.* Preliminary research suggests that limonene also has internal cleansing properties when consumed.* The oil creates a calming, relaxing and positive environment while having cooling and soothing effects.