Parsley - both a delightful culinary herb and a potent medicine for maintaining and promoting health! Parsley is rich in chlorophyl, vitamins A, C, and K, folic acid, calcium, iron, antioxidants, and volatile oils that have shown to be effective against cancer and tumor growth and development. Parley contains more vitamin C than citrus fruits! Parsley is also a wonderful medicine for kidney health. By cleansing the kidneys of toxic acumulations and even stones, parsley can help increase health, vitality, and even longevity. Other uses and health benefits of parsley: urinary tract infections (UTIs) kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) gastrointestinal (GI) disorders constipation jaundice intestinal gas (flatulence) indigestion colic diabetes cough asthma fluid retention (edema) osteoarthritis anemia high blood pressure prostate conditions rheumatism gall stones halitosis (bad breath) liver congestion night blindness balding bruising It is also used to start menstrual flow, as an aphrodisiac, and as a breath freshener. Some people apply parsley directly to the skin for cracked or chapped skin, bruises, tumors, insect bites, lice, parasites, and to stimulate hair growth. The best way to use parsley aas a medicine is to make either a tea or a tincture. For tea, add 1 cup chopped fresh curley or Italian parley leaves to 3 cups boiling water. Turn off flame and steep for 15 minutes. Strain and drink several cups per day for 7 or more days. Parsley root extract is useful for treating chronic liver and gallbladder diseases because it has diuretic, blood purifying and hepatic qualities. The dried root and essential oil are used in Indian Ayurvedic healing.
Posted on: Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:21:15 +0000
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