![]() ![]() In this study, a total of 45 male and female Wistar rats (30 females and 15 males) were prepared from the Animals house of Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences (AJUMS). The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of hydro-alcoholic extract of leaves of celery in female rats, on delivery (stillbirth and live birth), number of infants, gender ratio and their weight. Moreover, due to the richness of the celery plant in magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium, it may be associated with gender determination. There has been no experimental study that has examined the effect of celery on fertility in females. This plant is rich in antioxidant compounds, such as flavonoids (such as apiin and apigenin) and vitamin E and C ( 15).Ĭelery stalks and leaves are used in traditional medicine as a stimulant for sexual impotence, and it also increases mother’s milk ( 16). Celery extract is associated with reduction in total cholesterol ( 12), prevention of sexual disease ( 13), reduction of blood glucose in diabetic rats, reduction of blood pressure, and strengthening of the heart ( 14). Celery leaves and its stem contain phenols, they also contain furanocoumarin, psoralen, bergapten, xanthotoxin, and isopimpinellin, whose amounts vary from 12 to 50 mg/kg in celeries grown in Florida, United States ( 11). This plant is indigenous to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated in other parts of the world ( 10). It is part of the Apiaceae family, and its branches are as high as 20 - 60 cm ( 9). Celery is a biennial herb containing fragrant stems. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the pharmacological properties of various plants by conducting scientific researches.Ĭelery ( Apium graveolens L.) is one of the medicinal plants used in traditional medicine with multiple health benefits. Approximately, about 80% of people in developing countries are still using medicinal plants to treat diseases ( 7), yet the indiscriminate use of these herbs can have side effects ( 8). Currently, in many developed countries, the experimental use of medicinal plants and traditional medicine in the treatment of many diseases is common, including the treatment of wounds ( 3), diabetes ( 4), anemia ( 5), psychological disorders ( 6), and many other conditions. ![]() Constituent ingredients of plants, particularly their minerals, by changing the ratio of Na-K to Ca-Mg are effective in changing gender ratio ( 2). Several factors including diet can be helpful in determining the gender of the infants. However, gender imbalance in societies would be problematic. Having children with favorable gender has long been one of human’s wishes and goals. Infertility is one of the world’s most common problems, which is seen in about 15% of couples ( 1). Backgroundįertility problems are considered one of the most complex issues in medicine. ![]() These changes could be associated with compounds such as phytosterols and flavonoids (such as beta cystosterol and quercetin).Īpium graveolens L. The tablets are suitable for vegans and contain no lactose, wheat or gluten.The results showed that the consumption of celery leaf in females can increase the number of infants, and is associated with weight loss. This unique combination provides extracts equivalent to 200mg of dried celery seed, 200mg of dried burdock root, 200mg of dried nettle leaf and 200mg of Montmorency Cherry extract. It is one of only 9 plants mentioned in Anglo Saxon texts and it is still used today by many medical herbalists. Nettle also has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. ![]() It is used in cooking to make Nettle Soups and is available as a herbal tea. Nettle is a well-known plant seen in many woodlands and Hedgerows. Since the early 21 st Century there has been a great deal of interest in Montmorency Cherry and a number of reports on its purported health benefits have prompted research into its actions in the human body.īurdock is familiar to many of us as an ingredient in the soft drink ‘Dandelion & Burdock’, which has been a popular beverage since Mediaeval times and also has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. The Montmorency Cherry is a variety of sour cherry grown in Canada, France and the US. Celery seeds contain several substances including volatile oils, flavonoids, coumarins and Linoleic Acid. Celery seed has been used extensively in Indian Ayurvedic Medicine for many different reasons. Our Celery Seed Complex is a unique blend of celery seed, Montmorency cherry, burdock and nettle. ![]()
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