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Light green in color, crunchy, and fibrous, apium graveolens linn was used in early civilizations as an herbal remedy. Specifically, it was thought to calm nerves, control hysteria, and encourage sleep. Over time, however, its medicinal properties were pooh-poohed, so it was repurposed if you will, and became food. The French first used it asContinue reading “Stalk Up!”