Parsley is a biennial plant in the Umbelliferae family that is very popular in cooking and folk medicine. The roots, stems and seeds of parsley are used for food.
Composition and useful properties of parsley
Parsley enriches dishes with vitamins and minerals, as well as gives them a pleasant taste and aroma. Parsley contains the following elements:
- vitamin C;
- provitamin A;
- vitamin E;
- vitamin K;
- vitamin PP;
- vitamin B;
- phosphorus;
- calcium;
- iron;
- sodium;
- potassium.
Eating parsley is of great benefit to the female body. A decoction from the roots of the plant is useful for lactating women, due to its ability to increase lactation. Eating parsley greens helps to regulate the menstrual cycle, as well as cope with painful conditions during menopause.
It is useful to use curly spice not only for women, but also for the stronger sex. For men, parsley is of particular value, as it is a powerful aphrodisiac that stimulates potency and sexual desire. For problems with the prostate gland for men, a remedy is prepared from the roots and seeds of the plant.
Infusion of herbs and roots is used to cleanse the liver, blood vessels and joints from salts and toxins.
Parsley is a good diuretic, it removes excess fluid from the body, helps to cope with inflammation and infections. Decoctions from it are used for a tendency to swelling, urethritis, cystitis, urolithiasis.
Parsley increases appetite and improves digestion. With gastritis with low acidity, it is advisable to include this fresh spice in the diet. An infusion is prepared from the seeds of the plant, which is used for flatulence, dyspepsia, and poor bowel function.
Chewing on a sprig of parsley after eating garlic can help relieve bad breath.
Parsley has a positive effect on the state of vision. Fresh parsley juice is a part of vitamin cocktails, the reception of which is prescribed for sluggishness of the pupil.
Parsley is also used in cosmetology, infusions and decoctions from its greens are a good remedy for hair care. They also use parsley as part of face masks. They whiten the skin well, lighten freckles and age spots. Compresses and lotions with plant juice help to cope with bags and dark circles under the eyes.
Contraindications to the use of parsley
Women should not lean on parsley during pregnancy, because of the ability of this spice to tone the uterus.
The use of parsley is contraindicated in inflammatory processes in the kidneys and bladder.
