How to Prepare Tea With Celery Seeds

Celery seed tea, prepared from the seeds of Apium graveolens, is used by herbalists to treat gout, arthritis, rheumatism, colds and flu. It is a diuretic and may be used to help reduce inflammation. In addition, the University of Maryland Medical Center notes that several studies have shown that celery seed is an effective mosquito repellent. Preparing the tea is an easy process.

Things You'll Need

• 8 oz. water
• 1 tsp. celery seeds
• Mortar and pestle or spice grinder
• Fine-gauge strainer

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Instructions

• 1

  Put 8 oz. of water in a pot or kettle, or in a microwave-safe glass container, and bring it to a boil.

• 2

  Crush 1 tsp. of celery seeds in a mortar and pestle, or grind briefly in a spice grinder. You want to crush, not pulverize, the seeds.

• 3

  Pour the water over the crushed seeds and allow to steep for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on how strong you want your tea.

• 4

  Strain the liquid into a teacup before drinking.