This plant has become a desirable product in almost every family. Parsley is present on the table as a spicy seasoning, decoration for various dishes and a means of combating various ailments. As a spice, apply the seeds, leaves and roots of the plant, independently in dry or fresh form in cooking and during conservation.
Most often, the plant is used in the preparation of vegetable and meat dishes, parsley is well suited for boiled fish and poultry.
The high content of vitamins, carotene, potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium and other elements allows the use of parsley not only in cooking, but also in medicine and perfumery. On the use of parsley in medicine as early as the 10-11th century. wrote the famous doctor Avicenna, he believed that the skillful use of it would allow to heal almost the entire body. As in antiquity, in our time parsley is used externally and internally. For this purpose, a form of using it in the form of a decoction, infusion and juice has been worked out.
Parsley broth is one of the most popular dosage forms that our ancestors have successfully used. Infusion and decoction of parsley have one common task to extract useful elements from a medicinal plant. The difference between them is the extraction method, the infusion is made without boiling, pouring hot or even cold water, while preparing the broth, heat treatment is required. Each of the methods has its pros and cons, so there should be a rational approach.
Parsley is used internally as an excellent antispasmodic, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory and diuretic, and is also used for male and female diseases. The use of such a drug in diseases of the kidneys, liver, digestive tract, atherosclerosis has shown itself well. In addition, parsley broth is drunk as a general strengthening agent, it improves metabolism, vision and strengthens the gums. Outwardly, the broth is used as a wound healing agent, it helps a lot with insect bites, bruises, inflammatory processes on the skin, acne.
Traditional medicine practices the use of such a drug for menstrual irregularities and the resulting pain. The beneficial substances found in the plant are able to normalize blood circulation, relieve spasms and pains, strengthen blood vessels and tone up the work of the genitals. In a woman who uses a decoction of parsley, menstruation proceeds in a more calm and stable environment. To normalize the process on critical days , a parsley infusion is also recommended.
For what the seeds of this plant are taken (4 tbsp. L.), Pour boiling water (200-250 ml.), Incubated in a steam bath (about 15 minutes). After the infusion has cooled, filter and drink according to Art. spoon up to 5 times a day. Due to the high content of nutrients, parsley is considered a small “pharmacy”, but one should not forget that excessive enthusiasm has its negative consequences. This is especially true for pregnant women; eating parsley can cause premature birth.
Beauticians also did not ignore this plant. Parsley has whitening properties, well removes puffiness and redness of the skin. Many famous artists use parsley decoction for prevention and for maintaining normal skin cover. A decoction of parsley for the face and other parts of the skin is done as follows: parsley (50 gr.) Is poured into 500 ml. water, boil about 15 minutes Cool, filter and pour into ice molds.
Frozen broth (ice cubes) is used in the morning to wipe the face and neck, this procedure prevents the appearance of wrinkles and tones the skin. Parsley is a low-calorie product, it promotes fat metabolism in the body. Nutritionists use these properties in the preparation of drugs for weight loss. From this plant make various drinks (tea, infusion and broth) for weight loss. Parsley is one of the first to appear in spring and grows until the fall, helping people maintain health and youth.