Parsley is a fairly common spicy culture that has found widespread use not only in cooking, but also in pharmacology, dermatology, cosmetology, and perfumery. Parsley contains special essential oils that give it an irreplaceable spicy taste and a specific smell. The ancient Egyptians revered this green, considering it a sacred grass grown on the blood of the son of their god Osiris.
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The benefits of parsley are hard to overestimate. The most common type of this green among the population of Russia and the CIS is curly parsley. Greens are rich in provitamin A, vitamins PP, B, C and vitamin K, which are involved in blood coagulation. Of the main minerals, magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron salts can be distinguished. For example, the iron in parsley helps people fight anemia. The vitamins and minerals contained in this green have a positive effect on the blood circulation of a person.
Not only parsley leaves are eaten. No less useful is its root, rich in valuable dietary fiber not digested by the body. The carotene in it is many times greater than in the same carrot.
The essential oils contained in this greenery deserve special attention. They have a pronounced effect, therefore not so long ago, according to the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation, they were banned for use in the so-called dietary supplements (biologically active food additives). Currently, curly parsley essential oils can be used in medicines only with special permission. In addition, they are actively used in the cosmetics industry and relieve stress. As a rule, they are added to creams and to special means to combat age spots on the skin.
Parsley was brought to Russia from Greece, where it was used in ceremonies and ceremonies. The Greeks wove wreaths from it for the winners of fights and their beloved people. Soon, greens found its popularity throughout Europe.
In addition, essential oils in combination with other oils help stimulate hair growth, smooth wrinkles and are suitable for the prevention of cellulite. Parsley oils have both antioxidant properties, stabilizing DNA and fighting cancer cells, and bactericidal, disinfecting the oral cavity. Experts say that parsley has a beneficial effect on the entire human body from the very roots to the toes. It is used to moisturize and nourish hair, to whiten facial skin, to combat acne and facial inflammation. Parsley can be used as an antiseptic, having a positive effect on the digestive processes in the body and preventing the occurring urinary tract infections.
Decoctions and infusions of parsley are used for infectious diseases, neuroses, diseases of the prostate gland, flatulence, obesity. In addition, a decoction of this greens helps in the fight against excessive sweating.
The use of parsley in food allows you to remove toxins from the body and has a positive effect on menstruation: greens increase uterine bleeding, stimulating delayed regulation. A decoction of parsley is also used for menstrual pain, has a positive effect on the muscles of the pelvis, and helps to treat diseases of the bladder, kidneys and prostate gland. Parsley root is used as a diuretic for puffiness and excess fluid retention in the body.