Benefits and uses of parsley - The worlds most used herb

History:

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) got a bit of a bad reputation in the beginning with both Greeks and Romans associating this herb with death, their fear of this herb was to such an extent that they were once beaten on the battlefield by a clever Celtic tactic of attaching parsley to the battle horses. The story goes that the Greeks fled the battlefield and the Celtic kingdom was spared an invasion. However the fears of this amazing herb were short lived as over time more and more of parsleys medicinal properties became apparent.

Nowadays parsley has become the worlds most consumed herb used in thousands of dishes and regarded highly for both its taste and array of nutritional benefits.

Benefits of parsley:

• Stronger immune system – The high levels of vitamin B12 and C found in parsley as well as betecarotene help to strengthen our immune system and protect us from unwanted invaders such as colds and flu.

• Anti inflammatory properties – It Is thought that regularly eating parsley is beneficial to people suffering from inflammatory illnesses such as arthritis, this is due to a substance known as luteolion that works in our bodies to remove swelling of the joints.

• Full of powerful antioxidants – Antioxidants help to protect our bodies from the harmful effects of free radicals and parsley is full of them. This not only helps to remove toxins from the body, but also helps to protect our eyesight and offers cellular energy.

• Cancer fighting properties - A number of recent studies have been showing that parsley contains essential oils that could be beneficial for people suffering from certain forms of cancer.

• Strong bones – The high levels of vitamin K found in parsley help to make our bones stronger as well as avoiding excess builds of of calcium that can often lead to strokes.

• Cardiovascular health - Both potassium and vitamin B found in parsley are used by our heart to control blood pressure and heart rate. Eating raw parsley can help to purify our blood and improve the health of our veins and blood vessels.

Parsley benefits. Medicinal properties of Parsley plant

 

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