Celery Seed Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Celery Seed against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Celery Seed is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high blood pressure, fluid retention (diuretic), joint pain and inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 651 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are dried Celery seed extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Celery Seed by Herbalist & Alchemist
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: dried celery seed extract. The liquid is suspended in ethyl alcohol and distilled water.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
The evidence on file doesn't establish that celery seed is effective for sexual dysfunction, anxiety, headache, depression, diabetes, or upset stomach (dyspepsia). All of these claims are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the science we hold hasn't confirmed it yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Celery seed is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are photosensitivity (sun sensitivity) and oral allergy syndrome — itching and burning in the mouth and throat — in people who are sensitive to celery.
Rarely, serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis have been reported; symptoms can include throat swelling, skin reactions, nasal congestion, hives, and in severe cases, anaphylactic shock with low blood pressure and rapid heart rate. In pregnancy, medicinal amounts of celery seed are likely unsafe because it may affect the uterus; food amounts are probably okay.
There isn't enough reliable information on celery supplements during breastfeeding, so it's best avoided at that time. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using this product.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs), drugs metabolized by CYP1A2 such as certain antidepressants or stimulants, lithium, levothyroxine (Synthroid), venlafaxine (Effexor), any blood pressure medications, photosensitizing drugs, or acetaminophen (Tylenol). All of these have documented Moderate or Minor interactions with celery seed.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Celery seed extract may be worth considering if you're interested in its traditional uses, but it interacts with a lot of medications — especially blood thinners, heart and blood pressure drugs, thyroid medication, and certain antidepressants. If you take any prescription drugs or have a celery allergy, run your medications through the checker on this page first.
Talk with your pharmacist before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 23, 2018.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Celery Seed, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbalist & Alchemist |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 667056105556 |
| Net contents | 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 23, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 173914 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Celery Seed by Herbalist & Alchemist, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| dried Celery seed extract | 2 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, distilled Water
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Formula
Apium graveolens
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General Statements
Supports healthy urinary tract function
Botanical preparation ratio 1:4
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 30-40 drops (1.5-2 mL) in juice or water. Take 4 times per day. Shake well before using.
Precautions
Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy unless otherwise directed by a qualified expert.
Use with caution if you have kidney disease.
Keep out of children's reach
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General
NO. CLS-2 1732TU
Seals/Symbols
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Celery Seed by Herbalist & Alchemist label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Celery Seed by Herbalist & Alchemist
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Dried Celery seed extract
Interacts with651 drugs
Celery is a common vegetable that is also taken as a seed extract or oil supplement, mainly for blood pressure, fluid retention, and joint discomfort....
Dried Celery seed extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, Distilled Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Celery Seed by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Celery Seed by Herbalist & Alchemist is a single-ingredient liquid extract that does interact with a number of medications.
The most serious documented interaction involves blood thinners (anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs). Celery seed contains constituents that can theoretically inhibit platelet aggregation and increase bleeding risk, though this hasn't been confirmed in humans yet.
It's rated Moderate severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Celery seed also interacts with several other drug types at Moderate severity: drugs metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP1A2 (which may increase their blood levels), lithium (where celery's diuretic properties might raise lithium levels), levothyroxine or Synthroid (where celery may reduce its effectiveness, with reported cases of hypothyroidism symptoms), venlafaxine or Effexor (where celery extract might raise blood levels), and blood pressure medications (where celery may cause extra blood-pressure-lowering). Minor interactions are documented with photosensitizing drugs (sun-sensitivity medications) and acetaminophen or Tylenol.
Altogether, these interactions span 651 individual medications. Because celery seed has documented interactions across many drug categories, please check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Celery Seed interact with 651 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Celery Seed interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. dried Celery seed extract
Acetaminophen, PhenylpropanolamineTetra Caps
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Acetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineSinubid
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others), Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery juice might increase the effects and side effects of acetaminophen.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenyltoloxaminePercogesic, Relagesic
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Acetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, SalicylamideLobac
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others), Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery juice might increase the effects and side effects of acetaminophen.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Acetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetaminophen, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Sinus, Dristan N.D., Non-Aspirin Sinus, Ornex, Ornex-Max, Sinutab +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others), Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery juice might increase the effects and side effects of acetaminophen.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, TriprolidineActifed Plus ES
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Acetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Acetazolamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery root might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAgomelatineValdoxan
How Agomelatine interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Agomelatine interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Aliskiren interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery root might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery root might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery root might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmitriptylineElavil
How Amitriptyline interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery might increase the risk of photosensitivity reactions when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Amitriptyline interactionAmitriptyline, ChlordiazepoxideLimbitrol DS
How Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery might increase the risk of photosensitivity reactions when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Ammonium Chloride interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery root might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery root might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Celery Seed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Celery Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, celery root might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Dried Celery Seed Extract + Anisindione interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Celery Seed with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
dried Celery seed extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, celery root might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Celery root contains the constituents falcarinol and falcarindiol. Laboratory research suggests that these constituents can inhibit platelet aggregation. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, celery seed extract might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Clinical research suggests that taking celery seed extract may reduce daytime systolic blood pressure by about 12 mmHg compared to less than 1 mmHg with placebo.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, celery might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro and animal research suggests that constituents of celery can inhibit CYP1A2. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)
Theoretically, celery seed might decrease the effects of levothyroxine.
Several cases of hypothyroidism with low T4 levels have been reported in people who were previously stabilized on levothyroxine and then started taking celery seed tablets. They presented with symptoms such as lethargy, bloating, and dry skin, and recovered when celery seed was stopped. However, celery stem and leaf has been associated with case reports of hyperthyroidism in patients with no pre-existing thyroid disorders.
Lithium
Theoretically, celery might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium due to potential diuretic effects.
Celery is thought to have diuretic properties. However, this effect has not been confirmed in humans.
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Theoretically, celery root extract might increase blood levels of venlafaxine.
There is one case report of a patient who experienced medication-induced bipolar disorder after beginning to take celery root extract 1000 mg daily along with venlafaxine 75 mg and St. John's wort 600 mg daily. Symptoms included confusion, speech abnormalities, manic affect, and visual hallucinations. The plasma level of venlafaxine was 476.8 ng/mL (normal range 195-400 ng/mL). It is theorized that celery root increased venlafaxine levels by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2D6.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Others)
Theoretically, celery juice might increase the effects and side effects of acetaminophen.
Animal research suggests that concomitant use of celery juice plus acetaminophen prolongs the effects of acetaminophen. This effect has been attributed to a decrease in hepatic cytochrome P450 activity. However, other animal research shows that pretreatment with celery root extract protects against acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure. These effects have not been reported in humans.
Photosensitizing Drugs
Theoretically, celery might increase the risk of photosensitivity reactions when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Laboratory research shows that celery contains photosensitizing agents such as phenols and psoralens.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Celery Seed, from the product label.
Herbalist & Alchemist
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- Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
- City
- Washington
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07882
- Phone Number
- 800-611-8235
- Web Address
- www.herbalist-alchemist.com
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Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Celery Seed's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 48 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Celery 48 references
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