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APIUM GRAVEOLEUS

Common Celery, or Apium Graveolens, is a homeopathic remedy derived from celery. 

It contains a soporific active principle and has diverse applications in addressing symptoms ranging from sleep issues to headaches and gynaecological concerns.

SOURCE INFORMATION

  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Phylum: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants)
  • Class: Eudicots
  • Order: Apiales
  • Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) – Parsley family
  • Genus: Apium
  • Species: graveolens

Description: Common celery, scientifically known as Apium graveolens, is a biennial plant belonging to the Apiaceae family.

It is cultivated for its edible stalks, leaves, and seeds.

The plant has a characteristic flavor and is commonly used in culinary applications, providing both nutritional and aromatic properties.

Celery is a versatile vegetable used in salads, soups, and various dishes, and it is also consumed raw as a snack.

PHARMACOLOGY

  • Celery contains a soporific active principle, indicating its potential to induce sleep.
  • It has been associated with various symptoms, including obstinate retention of urine, throbbing headaches, heartburn, and swelling of the throat, face, and hands.
  • Celery is also known to alleviate rheumatic pain in the muscles of the neck and sacrum, and it may address growing pains and dysmenorrhea.

CHIEF GUIDING SYMPTOMS

  1. Soporific Nature
    • Indicated for sleep disturbances and insomnia.
    • Unrefreshed and sleepless, waking from 1 to 3 a.m.
  2. Head Symptoms
    • Depressed or energetic states.
    • Headache, better with eating.
    • Sensation of sunken eyeballs, itching in the eyes.
  3. Abdominal Issues
    • Sore abdomen with sharp, sticking pain.
    • Diarrhea with sharp pain in the left iliac region going over to the right.
    • Nausea increases with pains.
  4. Gynaecological Symptoms
    • Sharp, sticking pains in both ovarian regions, left side particularly.
    • Relief by bending over and lying on the left side with legs flexed.
    • Tender nipples.
  5. Respiratory and Throat Affections
    • Tickling, dry cough.
    • Intense constriction over the sternum, with a drawing feeling on lying down.
    • Swollen throat leading to dyspnea.
  6. Skin Issues
    • Itching blotches and a burning, creeping sensation.
    • Profuse discharge from granulating ulcers.
    • Urticaria with shuddering.

DOSAGE

Apium graveolens is recommended to be administered in potencies ranging from the first to thirtieth potency.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

  1. What is the primary application of Apium Graveolens?
    • It is used for various symptoms, including sleep disturbances, headaches, and gynaecological issues.
  2. How does it affect sleep patterns?
    • Common Celery is known for addressing insomnia, with individuals being unrefreshed and waking between 1 to 3 a.m.
  3. What gynaecological symptoms can it alleviate?
    • It is beneficial for dysmenorrhea, with sharp, short pains, especially when flexing the legs brings relief.
  4. Is it effective for respiratory issues?
    • Yes, it can help with a tickling, dry cough and intense constriction over the sternum.
  5. How is it administered?
    • The recommended dosage is from the first to thirtieth potency.

Note: Consultation with a healthcare professional is advised for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.