Celery
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(Pronounce in Mandarin Pinyin: Xi Qin)  |
| Celery is a biennial vegetable plant that
belongs to the Umbelliferae family whose other
members include carrots, fennel, parsley and
dill. Its crunchy texture and distinctive
flavor makes it a popular addition to salads
and many cooked dishes. Celery with its prized
stalks, the leaves, roots and seeds can also
be used as a food and seasoning as well as
a natural medicinal remedy. Celery is an excellent
source of vitamin C. Celery's potential for
reducing high blood pressure, helps to support
the immune system, help reduce cold symptoms
or severity of cold symptoms, promoting cardiovascular
health, reduced severity of inflammatory conditions,
such as asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid
arthritis |
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