Celery is a plant of the fennel and parsley family. It appears as a wild plant in humid places, it is cultivated in many countries of the world. It is green in color and its stems have a very crunchy texture, an aniseed-like and slightly bitter taste, but still pleasant to the palate.

Among the benefits of celery are the following:

• It facilitates the functioning of the kidneys and is an excellent depurative because it eliminates waste substances with urine.
• It has antibacterial properties and as a blood purifier it helps diabetics in metabolism.
• Helps in the renewal of joints and connective tissue.
• Promotes the secretion of saliva and gastric juices.
• Its essential oils help to control hypertension.