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Benifits parsley​

The most powerful health benefits of parsley include controlling cancer, managing diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, while helping to prevent osteoporosis. Also, it acts as an analgesic with anti-inflammatory properties. It also relieves gastrointestinal issues such as indigestion, stomach cramps, bloating, and nausea, while helping boost the immune system.

Parsley can be found throughout the year in the market. It is also a very nutritious plant and rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which can greatly improve our health.

Parsley (Petroselinum hortense and Petroselinum crispum) is an herb native to the Mediterranean region of southern Italy, Algeria, and Tunisia. It is used as an herb, a green leafy vegetable, and as a spice in its fresh and dried form. In fact, both the leaf and the root are used in Mediterranean and European cuisines. It is eaten in a variety of ways, including garnish, salads, stocks, and sandwiches. The leaf is further divided into two other types: curly leaf and flat leaf.

Parsley, a predominantly tropical plant, needs moisture and plenty of sunlight to thrive. The root form is a new addition, which only began to be cultivated about 300 years ago, and was first cultivated in Hamburg, Germany. Nowadays, root parsley is gradually becoming more popular.

Nutrients in parsley include vitamins A, K, C, and E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, choline, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and copper. It is also a very good source of volatile compounds such as myristicin, limonene, eugenol and alpha-thujene. Its leaves contain energy, carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

-*-*- Health Benefits
Let's take a look at the main health benefits of parsley, in detail, below:

1 - Rich source of antioxidants
Parsley contains several flavonoid antioxidants, including luteolin, apigenin, lycopene, beta-carotene and alpha-carotene. They protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, which are responsible for many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular problems, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and eye disorders.

2 - Promotes kidney cleansing
Parsley, rich in antioxidants and vitamins, helps cleanse the kidneys naturally. For many centuries it has been used as a diuretic to treat kidney stones, bladder stones, bladder infections and urinary tract infections.

A kidney-cleanse can be done, under medical supervision, by taking the herb in dishes, parsley tea, parsley juiced with other vegetables, or parsley lemon water. The roots of the grass are also very helpful in fighting kidney stones.

3 - Treats bloating (edema)
The diuretic properties of parsley help treat bloating, edema or water retention. If you are afflicted with this condition, a few teaspoons of its juice can provide quick relief.

Also, the juice is an excellent natural remedy as over-the-counter chemical diuretics can flush out potassium, causing damage to the body. The herb, with its rich potassium content, helps you avoid the unwanted side effects of a mineral imbalance.

4 - Weight loss
Parsley is a nutrient-dense, low-calorie herb. It helps boost metabolism, remove excess water from the body, and cleanse the kidneys and liver. This, in turn, keeps the body functioning at its optimum level and aids in weight loss.

5 - Anti-inflammatory properties
Parsley has traditionally been used in the Mediterranean region for toothaches, bruises, insect bites and rough skin. According to studies, this medicinal plant exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-hepatotoxic properties. The anti-inflammatory properties reduce internal inflammation, while the anti-hepatotoxic properties help cleanse the liver.

6 - Skin care
Parsley, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, has powerful collagen-producing and skin-lightening properties. The herb helps reduce the appearance of blemishes and scars. It also has the ability to balance oil production and hence is an excellent remedy for acne.

For an effective acne mask, mix a few sprigs of the herb, 2 teaspoons of organic apple cider vinegar and a