Natural Factors Celery Seed provides 75 mg of a 20:1 celery seed extract in each vegetarian capsule, standardized to 80% 3-n-butylphthalide. Celery seed is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic and carminative.
What is celery seed extract?
Celery seed is the small, aromatic fruit of Apium graveolens, the same plant grown for its stalks. The seed has been used as a spice and in herbal practice for centuries. 3-n-butylphthalide, shortened to 3nB, is a compound that contributes to the characteristic smell and taste of celery. A 20:1 extract is concentrated, so 75 mg corresponds to 1,500 mg of seed.
Key features
75 mg celery seed extract (20:1) per capsule
Standardized to 80% 3nB
60 vegetarian capsules
Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free
Why a standardized extract?
Whole celery seed varies in how much 3nB it contains. Standardizing sets that level at 80% in every batch, and concentrating the seed 20 times over means the amount fits in one capsule.
Medicinal Ingredients Each vegetarian capsule contains: Celery extract 15:1 (Apium graveolens) (seed) 75 mg (Standardized to 80% 3-n-butylphthalide calculated as total phthalides) Non-Medicinal Ingredients Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), rice powder, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).
Dosage: 1 capsules daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Cautions: Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to plants of the Umbelliferae family (carrot, celery). Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes or a renal disorder. Sensitive individuals may experience allergic reactions. Celery seed may increase UV light sensitivity; limit excess exposure to ultraviolet rays (e.g., sunbathing or tanning salons) for prolonged periods while using this product. Keep out of the reach of children.
