Plants that cures: Parsley in focus


Parsley is a popular herb common to European, Middle Eastern and American countries. The countries of these continent know the potency of this herb. Over the years, its efficacy has helped the health system of those countries. Brazil, Italy and even some African countries like Tunisia, Kenya and Libya also employ the medicinal efficiency of this natural herb. It is can be used in many different ways, including garnishing, salads, stocks, and sandwiches. Typical of an herbal plant, all the major part of the plant is a potential medicinal cure to a health ailment. The leaf and the root of the plant are used in Mediterranean and European cuisines.

The leaf is divided into two: curly leaf/flat-leaf or Italian parsley. Parsley has a peppery flavor taste. It could have a mildly bitter taste and a pronounced earthy flavor at times when used as herbal supplement. The Green leafy vegetable, it is use as an herb. The leaf is often grinded when dried and use for food spice supplement
The root of Parsley is also known to be rich in vitamin C and iron properties. It can be cooked in same manner as any other root vegetables like carrots and turnips.

Parsley is nutritious and has been proved to have many powerful health benefits. It is scientifically refer to as Petroselinum Hortense and Petroselinum crissum.


Nutritional Content
The nutrient elements in fresh Parsley include potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and sodium. It is rich vitamin A, C K, and E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, iron, and zinc.

A research shows that 8 grams of Parsley that is 2 spoons provide.

Calories: 2
Vitamin A: 12%
Vitamin C: 16%
Vitamin K: 154%
Parsley is low in calories yet rich in important nutrients.

Health benefits of Parsley

Increase blood sugar levels can occur due to an unhealthy diet or a small exercise time. It can increase your risk of health complications, such as insulin resistance Parsley contains a flavonoid called myricetin, which can help to lower blood sugar levels and decrease insulin resistance.

Parsley have the compound element to strength your bones. Research proves that parsley extracts helps the treatment of bone health problems. The herb contains calcium, ergosterol precursor of vitamin D and vitamin C which can combine strongly help to keep your bones fit. Parsley is a good source of a polyphenol called apigenin which can quicken bone formation.

Apigenin is a potent flavone present in parsley, it helps improve neuron formation and enhance brain functions like memory and learning. This plant compound is under aggressive research for its ability to help against depression and other chronic social diseases.

The paste extracted from seeds of parsley plant has long been used as a natural remedy for hair lice, dandruff, and scalp irritation and other hair cramps. It can also help to strengthen weak hair, promote healthy hair growth, and reduce hair fall. The nutrients element in this herb can help increase keratin and collagen production, which may protect the hair from damage.

Parsley is helpful in maintaining healthy heart condition. Recent studies proved that parsley is much more efficient than carob in lowering high cholesterol levels in the body. Parsley can help to prevent hypertension and cardiac disease in the body. Apparently, Parsley is an important medicinal plant.

Parsley can be served as Herbal tea, spice, oilmen or gel or cream.

CAUTIONS
When applied as a gel or cream on the skin it is advisable to stay away from hot sun to avoid rashes and other skin reactions.
The two the presence of oxlation compound in Parsley it is advisable for patient with kidney related issue to stay away or use base on Medical practitioner advise.
Pregnant women can also use base on Medical recommendation.
Other study on Parsley on this magazine will delve into Parsley as a content for spice and potential food supplement. Keep in touch. We can not see enough of what the natural plants that surround us hold for use.

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