Parsley is one of the best medicinal herb and it is widely used for garnishing
the food, and it is small herb that is similar coriander leaves with coriander
flavor, and it provides potential health and nutritional benefits when added to
the food as it is rich source of folates and iron and other flavanoids,
antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Parsley vegetable is regarded as best
healing and nutritious food, and it provides vibrant and delicious taste.
Parsley is a wonderful nutritious spicy herb, which is available throughout the
year.
The following vital nutrients such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B complex,
Vitamin K and antioxidants or flavonoids like,epigenin, luteolin, crisoeriol and
apiin and volatile oil substances, namely eugenol, limonene, alpha-thujene,
myristicin are found in parsley. In addition to these it also consists of
Proteins and amino acids, soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, carbohydrates and
traces of sugar, sodium, fatty acids, and other traces of minerals and Vitamins,
which all contribute to promote good health and prevent many disorders.
Parsley Nutritional Benefits include, Volatile oil known as myristicin blocks
the formation of cancer cells particularly in lungs and it activates the enzyme
called as glutathione-S-transferase, which eliminates free oxygen radicals, due
to this activity found in parsley it is called as chemo productive food. The
presence of luteolin prevents the damage to cells that caused due to oxidation,
augments oxygen carrying capacity and clears off free oxygen radicals. The
presence of other flavanoids and antioxidants, carotene, beta-carotene together
with Vitamin C and Vitamin A, prevents arthrosclerosis, prevents osteoarthritis,
asthma, colon cancer and also provide relief from common cold and flu.
The other health benefits of parsley are, it regulates blood glucose levels,
prevents rheumatoid arthritis, due to the presence of rich content of beta
carotene along with water soluble fats and Vitamin A. The presences of rich
source of folic acid counter the effects of homocysteine that causes damage to
the blood vessels, thereby improves cardiovascular and heart health. Parsley
also provides relief from degenerative osteoarthritis due to the presence of
rich content of Vitamin C.
The Flavonoid, luteolin not only relieves stress of oxidation in cells but also
improvise metabolism of carbohydrates and provides relief from inflammation
along with Vitamin C. It improves bone health due to the presence of Vitamin K,
which is essential for synthesis of osteocalcin. The presence of Vitamin A
strengthens mucus membrane and improves eye health, prevents gastro intestinal
disorders, provides relief from respiratory and urinary infections. The presence
of eugenol with its antiseptic and anesthetic properties, it prevents gum�s
disorders, and the rich content of dietary fiber prevents constipation.
To sum up the potential health benefits of parsley, it prevents diabetes, it
promotes heart health, it boost up immune system, it prevents tooth decay, it
provides anti inflammatory effect and relieves pain in joints, prevents
arthritis, prevents osteoarthritis, it prevents cancer, it improves metabolism
and increases appetite, and provides relief from many other related health
disorders.
To conclude, parsley is used as garnishing the food items and salads and
recipes, and it should be included in the food for its nutritional and medicinal
values. Parsley as it is a leafy vegetable it should be added to the diet as and
when available to get optimal health benefits.
Parsley is a nutritional powerhouse. It is also rich in calcium and Vit. E. However, it should be used in moderation by pregnant women. It is an emmeenogogue in herbal use, which means it is used to bring on blood flow. In other words, parsley can be used to induce menses.
Parsley is a nutritional powerhouse. It is also rich in calcium and Vit. E. However, it should be used in moderation by pregnant women. It is an emmeenogogue in herbal use, which means it is used to bring on blood flow. In other words, parsley can be used to induce menses.
That's true dogwoman, thanks for pointing that out. Besides being an emmenagogue which helps to normalize delayed menstruation, it also has a uterine toning effect. If use is excessive in pregnancy, it tends to induce labor pains. Another reason to avoid large doses while pregnant, is that parsley is known to cause congestion of the uterus membrane, which causes irritation and discomfort.
Parsley also has a drying effect on mother's milk, and nursing mothers should use only in small quantities.
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