Research suggests that celery seeds (a type of spice) consist of several anti-inflammatory compounds including a potent substance known as apigenin.
It is thought that celery seeds may be of particular benefit for pain caused by arthritis and gout.
Celery seeds fight gout pain in two ways, first by reducing inflammation and secondly by lowering uric acid levels – often the major cause of gout pain.
Medication to lower uric acid is often accompanied by uncomfortable side effects such as nausea, vomiting, ulcers and bleeding.