The Most Misunderstood Herb

As parsley is probably the most popular culinary herb used for garnish, most people are not aware of the many nutritional and remedial properties that this great herb possesses. Parsley, or petroselinum crispum, is documented as one of the most useful herbs because it is said to have the ability to help with medical problems and also contains many antioxidants and vitamins.

According to this article, parsley has properties that are “antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic, anti-arthritic, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, circulatory, detoxifier, digestive, diuretic, depurative, emenagogue, febrifuge, hypotensive, laxative, stimulant, stomachic and uterine substance.” You probably have no idea what half of those terms mean—but, that’s okay. All you need to understand is that parsley acts as a drug to help relieve medical problems. Therefore, if you are a person who does not trust medicine and turn to natural herbs as a panacea, parsley could be your solution.

Moreover, if you are a healthy eater, parsley is probably the best herb for you. One serving only consists of thirty-six calories and contains neither cholesterol nor fat. Better yet, Parsley is abundant in antioxidants and minerals, such as potassium, calcium, and iron. It also contains many different vitamins, including vitamin-K. Vitamin-K has been found to have a positive impact in bone health. Thus, when eating parsley, your body is benefiting from all of the essential nutrients contained in this herb.

Overall, parsley is a very unique herb that almost acts like medicine. If parsley happens to be your favorite herb, you are benefiting greatly from parsley’s many nutritional assets. This misunderstood herb really has so much power over your health. I suggest that everyone should incorporate parsley into his/her diet because this special herb seems like it can do wonders for your health.

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Sources:

“Health Benefits of Parsley Essential Oil.” Organic Facts. Web. 17 Sept. 2014.

“Parsley Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits.” Nutrition And You.com. Web. 17 Sept.         2014.

Links:

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/parsley.html

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-parsley-essential-oil.html

 

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