Celery Seed Tea

Celery seed tea is made by grinding or crushing celery seeds, pouring boiling water over them, then letting them steep for at least 10 minutes but preferably 20 minutes. Then you strain out the seeds and drink the tea. It takes about 1 tablespoon of crushed seeds to make 2 cups of tea.

While celery seeds are good sources of iron, calcium and manganese, the effect of hot water on minerals isn't as significant as it is on water-soluble nutrients such as vitamin C. As a result, only a small percentage of the minerals will leach into the tea water.

Health Benefits

Celery seed extract has a long history of being used as a diuretic. Phthalides are responsible for its ability to help your body get rid of excess water.