Parsley is a fairly common spicy culture that has found wide application not only in cooking, but also in pharmacology, dermatology, cosmetology, and perfumery. Parsley contains special essential oils that give it an irreplaceable spicy taste and specific smell. The ancient Egyptians revered this greenery, considering it a sacred herb that grew on the blood of the son of their god Osiris.
The benefits of parsley can hardly be overestimated. The most common type of this green among the population of Russia and the CIS is curly parsley. Greens are rich in provitamin A, vitamins PP, B, C and vitamin K, which is involved in blood clotting. The main minerals are salts of magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron. For example, the iron in parsley helps people fight anemia. The vitamins and minerals contained in these greens have a positive effect on human circulation.
Not only parsley leaves are used for food. Its root, rich in valuable dietary fibers that are not digested by the body, is considered no less useful. There is much more carotene in it than in the same carrots.
The essential oils contained in these greens deserve special attention. They have a pronounced effect, therefore, not so long ago, according to the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation, they were banned for use in the so-called dietary supplements (biologically active food additives). Currently, essential oils of curly parsley can be used in medicines only with a special permit. In addition, they are actively used in the cosmetics industry and relieve stress. As a rule, they are added to creams and special products to combat age spots on the skin.
Parsley was brought to Russia from Greece, where it was used in rituals and ceremonies. The Greeks wove wreaths from it for the winners of fights and their loved ones. Soon, greens found their popularity throughout Europe.
In addition, essential oils in combination with other oils help stimulate hair growth, smooth wrinkles and are suitable for the prevention of cellulite. Parsley oils have both antioxidant properties, stabilizing DNA and fighting cancer cells, and bactericidal, disinfecting the oral cavity. Experts say that parsley has a beneficial effect on the entire human body from the very roots to the toes. It is used to moisturize and nourish hair, to whiten the skin of the face, to fight acne and inflammation on the face. Parsley can be used as an antiseptic, having a positive effect on the digestive processes in the body and preventing urinary tract infections that occur.
Decoctions and infusions of parsley are used for infectious diseases, neuroses, diseases of the prostate gland, flatulence, obesity. In addition, a decoction of these greens is good for combating excessive sweating.
Eating parsley in food allows you to remove toxins from the body and has a positive effect on menstruation: greens increase uterine bleeding, stimulating delayed regulation. A decoction of parsley is also used for menstrual pain, has a positive effect on the muscles of the pelvis, helps in the treatment of diseases of the bladder, kidneys and prostate gland. Parsley root is used as a diuretic for puffiness and fluid retention in the body.
