parsley
Is a member of the vegetable family, belonging to the same family of carrots, celery, dill, fennel, cumin, coriander, and white carrots. It is used in many dishes such as salads and soups, and some are used for decoration. Parsley can be divided according to the form of paper to two parts, one of which is the shape of the paper is curly, and the other type of flat leaves and dark green color, the latter type is taste of perfume and less bitter.
Food content of parsley
- Parsley provides some natural carotenoids for cancer and inflammation.
- Contains flavonoids such as lutein, zeaxanthin, rutin, and others.
- Its leaves are rich in chlorophyll.
- Contains several vitamins and minerals such as: Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, as well as folic acid, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.
Health Benefits of Parsley
- It is important for those suffering from anemia, because of its high content of chlorophyll, in addition to its content of vitamin C and iron.
- Parsley is consumed to prevent atherosclerosis, so its content of vitamin C, it also helps to maintain the flexibility of blood vessels.
- Helps protect against certain diseases such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Parsley helps to clean the mouth and helps to solve the problem of bad breath.
- Parsley helps increase the flow of urine and thus expels toxins, which in turn removes infectious bacteria in the urinary tract. At the same time it helps prevent the formation of kidney stones.
- Chewing parsley before the days before menstruation can help increase urination and remove excess fluid from the body.
- Helps neutralize carcinogens (carcinogenic agents).
- Helps treat lung infections such as asthma.
- Helps hair growth.
- Reduces the risk of heart attack.
- Promotes immune system health.
- Helps heal wounds; it is essential for tissue growth and repair.
Other uses of parsley
- Parsley seeds and roots are used as a diuretic.
- Juices are used in the treatment of some kidney diseases.
- Parsley oil is used to regulate menstrual flow.
- Some use his papers to treat some bruises or stings.
- Parsley tea is used to treat gallstones.
Notes
- The leaves of the parsley should be cleaned thoroughly before consumption. They are more likely to accumulate dust and dirt, so it should be soaked in a basin of water with a little vinegar and salt, for at least 10 minutes.
- Some uses of parsley, as a side effect, may cause headaches, dizziness, loss of balance, convulsions, and kidney damage.