Celery

Ancient Greeks and Chinese used celery as a medicinal plant, a practice that continued in Europe until the 18th century. It is also described by Dioskourides, Herodotus, and Theophrastus. Wild celery is described as a medicinal herb and used for cleaning while attributing it to tonic, diuretic and antipyretic properties. In Italy, it is used as a food item since 1600 and in North America is consumed fresh with the addition of oil and other preparations.
It is known from ancient times when Greeks and Romans used it in cooking and the Chinese for medicine. They also considered it a mournful plant because at the funeral ceremonies mourners wore a celery wreath.

At the same time, their action makes them valuable allies for good heart function, as they prevent the process of cholesterol oxidation and therefore the creation of atherosclerotic plaque.
Vitamin C has been shown in several clinical studies to promote the functioning of the immune system, thus defending our organism against various diseases. In the same direction, however, coumarins, which, as shown by animal studies, enhance the activity of leukocytes (a class of cells that constitute our body’s defense arsenal against various viruses).
So do not forget to put a little celery in your soup, as this will greatly ensure the intake of these protective ingredients (they are not lost as they remain in the broth), and thus strengthen your body’s defense system.