All this talk on celery, is it any good Jamaican Herbalist?

Dear Jamaican Herbalist,
What are the benefits of celery?
Gary

RESPONSE: Dear Gary,
Celery as a green leafy vegetables is a good source of iron. Otherwise here goes:

Celery AIDS in weight loss, because it is very low in calories and has a lot of filling fiber.

With celery which contains pthalides, you can lower your blood pressure with its content of calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It assists in relaxing the muscles around the arteries and allowing vessels to dilate.

Diuretic Celery has been used as a diuretic for centuries. Its diuretic effect comes from its balance of potassium and sodium which helps to flush out excess fluid from the body.

The pthalides in celery may also helps to lower cholesterol by increasing bile acid secretion.

Celery contains high amounts of vitamin C so contributing to a healthy immune system.

Celery contains coumarins which is effective in the prevention of cancer.

Celery has anti-inflammatory properties, which may help with ailments attributed to inflammation such as arthritis.

Celery makes a great refreshing drink. Just combine it with apples, carrots and a touch of lemon juice.