What are some benefits of celery seed extract?

Although people use celery seed to treat a variety of bodily ailments, no human scientific studies exist to prove that the herb successfully treats any condition as of 2015. Natural health practitioners claim that celery seed extract can reduce inflammation, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Folk herbalists also claim that celery seed can successfully treat gout and arthritis, but no evidence supports this, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Animal studies of celery seed show that the herb might have promise acting as a mosquito repellent and/or helping to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels in humans.