Celery leaves are used as an herb, while stalks are used in various culinary dishes. Antioxidants abound in celery. Flavonoids and vitamin C, as well as lunular and bergapten, are among the most well-known. These and other antioxidants aid in preventing oxidative stress, which is linked to cancer development. The phytochemical phthalides are abundant in celery.
It is typical for various plants, including Heracleum maximum, a North American native. Lomatium nudicaule is a species of Lomatium that is native to western North America. Seseli diffusum is an Indian native.