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Miracle Herb That Fights Many Infections In The Body. by emmy85: 6:01pm On May 04, 2016 |
Parsley is a leafy vegetable which over the years has been seen as an herb in which the leaf, seed, and root are used to making medicine. The name of the plant was derived from the Greek word which means "rock celery" (parsley is a relative to celery). It is an herb which is originated from the Mediterranean region of southern Italy, Algeria, and Tunisia. Do not confuse parsley with fool's parsley and parsley piert. The leaves of this plant is dark-green in color, used in Mediterranean, East European, and American cuisine. It is known as one of the functional food for its exceptional antioxidants, and disease averting properties. There are two forms in which parsley can be used such as the leaf parsley and root parsley. Both the leaf and the root are used in Mediterranean and European cuisines. There are several ways of consuming it including garnishing, salads, stocks, and sandwiches. Most people use parsley as a garnish, condiment, food, and flavoring but did not know the vitamins and health benefits it has. Apart from using it to garnish, there are vital vitamins this plant offers such as Vitamin C, vitamin B12, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, choline, folates, calcium, iron, magnesium magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and copper. It is also a very good source of volatile compounds which includes myristicin, limonene, eugenol, and alpha-thujene and the leaves contain energy, carbohydrates, fat, and protein. While parsley is a wonderfully nutritious and healing food, it is often under-appreciated. Most people do not realize that this vegetable has more uses than just being a decorative garnish that accompanies restaurant meals. They do not know that parsley is actually a storehouse of nutrients and that it features a delicious green and vibrant taste. Parsley essential oil, when massaged into the scalp, may reduce hair loss. It can also be applied to directly to the skin for cracked skin, bruises, tumors, insect bites, lice , parasites and to enhance the growth of the hair. Manufacturing industries also use parsley seed as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics and perfumes. Some of the health benefits of parsley includes: 1) Reduces the risk of cancer: the presence of flavonoid which is also known as apigenin in parsley which possesses anticancer properties helps in lowering cancer risk. A regular consumption of parsley can decrease the risk of cancers like breast, alimentary canal, prostate, and skin cancer in the body. In addition, it is also a strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Read other health benefits, no 5 is amazing at http://healthspectacle..co.ke/2016/05/health-benefits-of-parsley.html?spref=fb&m=1 |
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