| Language | Roman / English Name | Native Script | Urdu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apium graveolens | Apium graveolens | ایپیئم گریویولینس |
| Botanical Name | Celery Plant | Apium | اجموُد |
| Latin Name | Apium graveolens Linn. | Apium graveolens | ایپیئم گریویولینس |
| Family Name | Apiaceae | Apiaceae | اپی ایسی |
| Genus Name | Apium | Apium | ایپیئم |
| English Name | Celery, Marsh Parsley, Smallage | Celery | اجموُد |
| Urdu Name | Ajmod, Karafs, Karfas | اجموُد / کرفس | اجموُد |
| Arabic Name | Karafs, Bazr al-karafs al-jabalee | كرفس / بذر الكرفس | کرفس |
| Persian Name | Tukhme Karafs, Karfas | تخم کرفس | تخم کرفس |
| Punjabi Name (Pakistan) | Valjawain, Ajmod | ولجوائن | اجموُد |
| Sindhi Name | Ajmod | اجموڊ | اجموُد |
| Pashto Name | Ajmod | اجموډ | اجموُد |
| Balochi Name | Ajmod | اجموُد | اجموُد |
| Saraiki Name | Ajmod | اجموُد | اجموُد |
| Hindko Name | Ajmod | اجموُد | اجموُد |
| Brahui Name | Ajmod | اجموُد | اجموُد |
| Kashmiri Name | Fakhazur, Banjuan | فخزور | فخزور |
| Hindi Name | Ajmod, Bari Ajmod | अजमोद | اجموُد |
| Bengali Name | Randhani, Banjoyan | রাঁধুনি | راندھنی |
| Gujarati Name | Ajmoda, Bodi Ajmodo | અજમોદા | اجموُد |
| Marathi Name | Ajmoda, Oova | अजमोदा | اجموُد |
| Kannada Name | Oma, Ajavana | ಓಮ | اوما |
| Tamil Name | Omam | ஓமம் | اومم |
| Telugu Name | Omam | ఓమం | اومم |
| Malayalam Name | Omam | ഓമം | اومم |
| Odia Name | Ajmoda | ଅଜମୋଦ | اجموُد |
| Assamese Name | Ajmod | আজমোদ | اجموُد |
| Nepali Name | Ajmod | अजमोद | اجموُد |
| Sinhala Name | Selari | සෙලරි | سیلری |
| Sanskrit Name | Ajmoda | अजमोदा | اجموُد |
| Chinese Name | Qin cai | 芹菜 | چِن سائے |
| Japanese Name | Serori | セロリ | سیلری |
| Korean Name | Sellori | 샐러리 | سیلری |
| Thai Name | Khun chai | ขึ้นฉ่าย | خُن چائے |
| Indonesian Name | Seledri | Seledri | سیلڈری |
| Malay Name | Saderi | Saderi | سیڈری |
| Vietnamese Name | Cần tây | Cần tây | کَن تائے |
| Turkish Name | Kereviz | Kereviz | کریویز |
| Russian Name | Sel’derey | Сельдерей | سیلڈری |
| German Name | Sellerie | Sellerie | سیلری |
| French Name | Céleri | Céleri | سیلری |
| Spanish Name | Apio | Apio | آپیو |
| Portuguese Name | Aipo | Aipo | آئپو |
| Italian Name | Sedano | Sedano | سیڈانو |
| Greek Name | Selino | Σέλινο | سیلینو |
| Latin Name (Classical) | Apium | Apium | ایپیئم |
| Swahili Name | Celery | Celery | سیلری |
Ingredient / Plant: Ajmod / Karafs / Celery
Scientific / Botanical Name: Apium graveolens Linn.
Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Description
The seeds possess alterative, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antiemetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, appetising, aromatic, carminative, deobstruent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, hypotensive, lithotriptic, nervine tonic, sedative, stimulant, and stomachic properties. They are rich in iron and essential vitamins, including vitamins A, B, and C.
Traditionally, the seeds are used to calm the nervous system, support digestion, and improve metabolism. Their antispasmodic action makes them useful in respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, cough, pleurisy, and tuberculosis. They also support liver and spleen function by cleansing these organs and softening accumulated deposits.
The seeds are widely used in gall bladder and kidney stones, arthritis, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis (particularly when associated with mental depression), and gout. They help detoxify the body, improve blood circulation to muscles and joints, reduce excess acidity, and assist the kidneys in eliminating uric acid and metabolic waste. They are also beneficial in loss of appetite and halitosis.
Celery seeds are traditionally used to restore sexual vitality and, when combined with other herbs, help regulate blood pressure. Their strong diuretic and antibacterial actions make them useful in cystitis and urinary tract infections. Additional traditional uses include support in insomnia, obesity, nervous disorders, and menstrual regulation. One of their active constituents is known to stimulate menstrual flow.
Recommended Dosage
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Dried seeds powder: 3–5 g daily
Contraindications & Precautions
This herb should not be used during pregnancy, as it may stimulate uterine contractions and cause bleeding. Excessive intake may increase photosensitivity. Because it is a strong diuretic, caution is advised in kidney disorders, and adequate potassium intake should be maintained. Celery seed may enhance the effects of blood-thinning medications and should not be used with anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, or NSAIDs without medical supervision.
Useful in the Following Conditions
| Condition | Condition | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Amenorrhoea | Anxiety | Arthritis |
| Asthma | Blood Impurities | Bronchitis |
| Cellulite | Colic | Common Cold |
| Cough | Cystitis | Depression |
| Dysmenorrhoea | Dysuria | Fevers |
| Flatulence | Flu | Gout |
| Halitosis | Hyperacidity | Hypertension |
| Hysteria | Incontinence | Indigestion |
| Insomnia | Jaundice | Kidney Stones |
| Lack of Appetite | Laryngitis | Liver Dysfunction |
| Lumbago | Nervous Debility | Neuralgia |
| Obesity | Oedema | Pleurisy |
| Rheumatism | Rheumatoid Arthritis | Sciatica |
| Sexual Debility | Sinusitis | Spleen Dysfunction |
| Splenitis | Tuberculosis | Urinary Tract Infection |
| Vertigo | Poor Circulation | Metabolic Imbalance |
