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Parsley features
The homeland of one of the most common spices in our country is the Mediterranean. A biennial herbaceous plant reaches a height of up to 80 cm. In the first year, the root actively grows and greenery is formed, and in the second year flower umbrellas with seeds are formed.
Leaf parsley comes with even shiny leaves and curly. With even leaves, it is more tender and fragrant, while curly leaves are tougher and have less aroma.
Curly parsley blooms
The culture has great nutritional value and many health benefits in addition to numerous culinary uses. It is used both fresh and dried.
Note! The fragrant plant has general strengthening, calming and laxative properties. It has antiseptic properties, strengthens the immune system. Mainly used as a diuretic,
parsley properties
Parsley is rich in nutrients: vitamins B12, K, A and C, is a good source of magnesium, potassium, folic acid, iron and calcium.
Two tablespoons (8 grams) of parsley provide:
- calories: 2;
- vitamin A: 12% of the recommended daily allowance;
- vitamin: C 16%;
- vitamin K.
Parsley is a source of nutrients that help fight anemia and fatigue. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that plays a key role in immunity and eye health.
Source of nutrients
One of the benefits of parsley is that it protects our eyesight when consumed regularly. The juice has a soothing and healing effect on eye infections, conjunctivitis or even blepharitis. For problems with the eyes, parsley juice mixed with carrot juice in a ratio of 1:3 gives a good effect.
Parsley is also an excellent source of vitamin K to support bone and heart health. It is also essential for proper blood clotting.
Vitamin C contains about 2.5-3 times more than in lemon. The nutrient improves heart health and is vital for the immune system. Vitamin C also acts as a powerful antioxidant, protecting cells from damage caused by so-called free radicals.
Parsley reduces bad breath, especially anything related to onions and garlic. Eating some parsley at the end of a meal can help get rid of bad breath.
In addition, it can improve skin conditions. Greens affect our appearance, and specifically, the appearance of wrinkles on the face. Eating parsley benefits our skin as we get enough vitamin C and it is this vitamin that helps our body produce collagen and gives our skin firmness.
Parsley leaves can whiten the skin and make bright freckles and age spots less noticeable. Relieves swelling: treats insect bites and bruises. Lotions soaked in decoction or juice are applied to inflammation that appeared after an insect bite, allergic redness. Also treats annoying coughs.
What is parsley good for the body
What is parsley good for? In addition to being a traditional seasoning for dishes, it is also a unique antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant. Thanks to its antibacterial action, it prevents the growth of bacteria harmful to the body.
An unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, smoking and increased alcohol consumption can all contribute to the development of heart disease. Parsley contains many plant compounds that are good for heart health and help dilate blood vessels.
A good source of folic acid has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. With daily use, we lower or stabilize blood pressure levels, preventing the risk of hypertension. The combination of parsley and garlic is an excellent diuretic, mainly used to stabilize high blood pressure.
Useful properties in parsley – a source of flavonoids. These antioxidant elements reduce the risk of chronic diseases, relieve inflammation in various parts of the body. Essential oils and flavonoids can protect cells from damage caused by oxygen reactions.
The aromatic herb may help keep the kidneys healthy by lowering high blood pressure, a major risk factor for the disease. An excellent diuretic helps improve kidney function, getting rid of harmful substances. The anti-inflammatory properties can regulate urine pH and reduce the risk of kidney stones.
Along with a balanced diet, antioxidants can effectively reduce high blood sugar that can result from an unhealthy diet or lack of exercise. Adding parsley to meals can help maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Perennial parsley is considered a herb for women’s health due to its high content of apiol (a natural analogue of the female sex hormone – estrogen). This component helps to relieve the symptoms of many disorders in women: menopause, premenstrual syndrome and irregular menstrual cycles. Hormonal disturbances are soothed with an infusion of herbs prepared from parsley seeds and leaves.
Promotes digestion of food, as it increases intestinal motility, removal of unwanted gases due to one of the main essential oils of parsley.
A useful plant has a beneficial effect not only on the female body, but also on the male. The use of parsley preparations relieves pain during inflammation of the prostate gland, and has a tonic effect on the entire body.
Parsley treatment
Parsley is a cure for many problems for making medicines. The simplest thing that can be prepared is parsley juice or tea. Healthy liquid helps with weight loss, stress and tension.
Parsley juice
Parsley tea is primarily a medicinal herb, often used in the treatment of muscle cramps to improve digestion, as a diuretic, and to normalize the menstrual cycle. This tea can be made from fresh or dried leaves, parsley root or seeds.
Herbal Tea Recipes
On a washed and chopped bunch of parsley – a liter of water. Boil water and pour parsley, cover and leave for a quarter of an hour. Strain and add some lemon juice, which is rich in vitamin C and gives a pleasant taste.
An infusion (a spoonful of finely chopped leaves or root, a small amount of seeds per half liter of water) is used as a diuretic for dropsy, kidney and bladder infections.
A decoction of parsley is used as a prophylactic to maintain visual acuity. One tablespoon of finely chopped greens is poured with 200 milliliters of boiling water. Boil for forty minutes, cool, filter and drink two tablespoons three times a day before meals.
The seeds are also prepared as a decoction. Boil half a teaspoon of seeds in a glass of water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink morning and evening. If the herb is fresh, brew 20 grams per cup of water, and drink one cup a day. Take 3-4 drops of essential oil on sugar several times a day.
Note! The combination of honey and parsley is useful for inflammation of the kidneys. Grind half a kilogram of parsley in a meat grinder, add 200 grams of honey. Take 1 tablespoon of this mixture twice a day.
The leaves are recommended for external use for bruises. Parsley root is preferred for heart disease, for healing blood vessels. It is taken to prevent angina pectoris.
How is parsley used in cooking?
Parsley is one of the main ingredients in cooking recipes because it adds flavor and aroma to food.
Parsley in the kitchen
Additional Information! Parsley can be consumed fresh or dried all year round. Fresh parsley has superior flavor, aroma, and nutrients compared to dried parsley. The plant can be easily planted in a small pot to always have fresh herbs.
It is better to add greens at the end of cooking so that the taste, color and nutritional value are better preserved. It is added to hot dishes, but it can also be a great addition to salads and sauces.
Harm parsley
Contraindications
Can parsley be harmful? Any food can be harmful if consumed in excess. Parsley myristicin can cause headaches, hallucinations, nausea, agitation, weight loss, and muscle cramps when overdosed. Care must be taken with the amount so that there are no unwanted side effects. Excessive consumption of parsley during pregnancy and lactation is prohibited.
