Celery seeds complement the tangy flavor of tomato and are used in several tomato based curries. they are also sprinkled over beads before baking to give bite and fragrance.
Celery seeds are believed to be tonic for asthma. Natural medicine practitioner recommend an infusion of seeds in water in the ratio 1:20 to relieve rheumatism and calm the nerves.
Celery seeds are also used commercially as bird seeds. The essential oil is used in perfumery, to make celery salt and to impart warmth and aroma to tonics.
