CELERY
Apium graveolens

The medical virtues of celery have been known since the days of the Greek empire.



The green stems and bulbous root of this vegetable are very rich in active ingredients, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.



Celery oil has a calming effect on the nervous system and is often used as an essential oil in aromatherapy.

Celery is used in juice therapy to treat a variety of ailments such as arthritis and rheumatism, kidney stones, and gall stones. Celery also has a stimulating effect on the sexual system, and has a general invigorating effect on the body and is also a strong diuretic.

A tablespoonful of honey mixed with celery juice if taken before meals, helps to reduce the appetite.



This mixture can also be taken at night to induce a soothing and restful sleep.

COMFREY
Symphytum officinale
Caucasicum et peregrinum

Comfrey has been used as a medicine since the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The active ingredient in Comfrey that promotes healing is allantoin. Comfrey is also a good source of germanium.

Comfrey can be used externally as an ointment to heal wounds or internally to treat ulcers. It is used in juice therapy to treat ulcers, fractures, and wounds.