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The Health Benefits of Parsley
by Jennifer Good     This week's featured natural ingredient, parsley, could be considered the world's most popular herb. From the Apiaceae family, parsley is native to the central Mediterranean region, however, it is also widely cultivated across the globe. The parsley plant is a relative to celery and its name is actually derived from the Ancient Greek word petrosélinon which means "rock celery."
Historically, parsley was used for medicinal purposes long before it was considered to have culinary benefits. It is considered an excellent source for Vitamin K, C, and A, as well as a good source for folate and iron. It's interesting to note that one-half cup fresh parsley fills 10 percent of your daily requirement of iron and has three times the vitamin C as an orange.1 Medicinally, parsley is traditionally used as an expectorant and therapy for bronchial cough, as well as addressing bone and joint complaints. When detoxing, studies have shown that parsley root is liver protective and helps modulate blood sugar levels. The root and leaves contain the same essential oil, although concentrations are greater in the root. The main components are myristicin, limonene, and 1,3,8-p-menthatriene.
Parsley restores digestion, supports the liver, kidneys, spleen, and adrenal glands; purifies blood and body fluids, helps the body's defensive mechanisms, and chokes negative microorganisms. It is also great for immune system support. In fact, the German Commission E, an advisory panel on herbal medicines, has approved parsley for use in the prevention and treatment of kidney stones.
An important diuretic, parsley root helps aid in the removal of uric acid from the urinary tract and helps dissolve and expel gallstones and gravel -- and helps put a stop to their future formation.
If you're an allergy sufferer, it's good to note that it also inhibits the secretion of histamine and is therefore useful in addressing hives and reducing other allergy symptoms.
A decoction of parsley root can help with bloating and reduce weight by eliminating excess water gain. Parsley can also be used to aid in weight loss as a replacement flavoring for ingredients such as salt or sugar.
Parsley can be used in a variety of ways; fresh is preferred for its superior flavor, and can even be grown in your garden. It's been used in rubs, salads, soups, sauces and even in juicing.
Learn more on how Jon Barron uses this ingredient in his kidney care formula here. |  LET'S CONNECT
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