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and may also act to slowly dissolve existing stones.
• Bladder tonics: have a toning effect on the smooth muscle of the

bladder and are useful in the treatment of hypotonic bladder, as can
occur with the urinary outlet obstruction.

Herbal Medicines for urinary tract conditions

 Celery (Apium graveolens):

Species (Family): Apium graveolens L. (Apiaceae)
Synonym(s): Celery Fruit, Celery Seed
Part(s) Used: Fruit
Constituents:
- Flavonoids (Apigenin), and Coumarins.
- Low concentrations (<1.3 ppm) of furanocoumarins have been identified in

commercial celery (Furanocoumarin's concentrations are reported to rise in
diseased stems).
- Volatile oils provide the characteristic odour of the oil.
Uses:
- Herbal Use:
Effects on urinary tract: Celery possess, mild diuretic and urinary
antiseptic properties.
It is used for urinary tract inflammation Effects
on CNS: sedative
Other actions: antirheumatic and is adopted for rheumatoid arthritis with
mental depression
- Food use:
Celery stem (not the fruit) is commonly used in foods (food flavouring
agent ) in small quantities.

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