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P A R S L E Y Petroselinum sativum
A.K.A.: Garden Parsley.
PROPERTIES: Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Aperient, Calcium solvent, Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Lithotriptic, Nervine, Parsiticide, Stimulant, Tonic.
By the Middle Ages, Parsley had made its appearance into herbal medicines. It has been given credit for curing a great range of human ills, especially those having to do with the kidneys and liver. Parsley is an ancient remedy for kidney stones and gallstones. .
One of the main medicinal uses of Parsley is to provide a toxic kidney with essential nutrients that aid in its cleansing, so that it might pursue the necessary bodily function of filtering the blood. Parsley as a blood purifier, provides the healthful nutritional material necessary for tissue maintenance of the urinary system. Parsley is a healing balm to the urinary tract making difficult urination easier. Parsley has been shown to be a slow and gentle diuretic.
Parsley directly inhibits salt reabsorption by body tissues and in this manner, is able to increase diuretic activity by the kidneys.
Parsley, in comparison with citrus juices, has three times more vitamin C, gram for gram. Parsley has been shown to have a higher content of iron than other leafy greens and is rich in potassium and other essential elements.
The roots and leaves of Parsley are used in cases of low blood sugar, if there is adrenal malfunction.
The roots and leaves work to normalize delayed menstruation, has a uterine toning effect, and also effects the prostate in men.
Parsley can be used during pregnancy, but not in high doses, as it tends to induce labor pains. Parsley has a drying up effect on mother's milk and can be used to help in the weaning process, but nursing mothers should avoid using it in large quantities. While mild doses of Parsley have a strong diuretic effect, large doses are known to cause congestion of the uterus membrane, causing irritation and discomfort, so it is recommended that Parsley be used only in moderation during pregnancy.
- Parsley has been used as a cancer preventative.
- The generous use of Parsley can lower blood pressure and increase the depth of respiratory movement.
- Parsley acts as a gentle laxative and increases the flow of urine.
- Parsley has been used for ailments of the liver and is a good tonic for blood vessels, capillaries and arterioles.
Source: The Little Herb Encyclopedia, Jack Ritchason, Ph.D., N.D.
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