Parsley is a common plant most often thought of as a decorative addition to meals. It has long been chewed on to improve breath after eating meals with garlic or onions. It is also used for gastrointestinal and urinary tract disorders. It is typically used fresh, in a powder or as flakes.
Benefits
Parsley powder tea can been used for various conditions such as difficulty with urination, dropsy, jaundice, kidney stones, gallstones and swollen glands.
Identification
The parts of the parsley plant used in herbal remedies are the leaves, root and seed. They are often powdered for ease of use in a tea. Its leaves can be eaten raw, and the crushed seeds steeped in water will reportedly kill head vermin. The roots, leaves or powder are generally simmered in water to use.
History
The ancient Greeks used parsley to treat gastrointestinal disorders and kidney and bladder problems. In Europe, during the Middle Ages, it was used to improve blood circulation to the heart and it was planted in Charlemagne's garden.
Considerations
There have been no problems with parsley in any of its forms, and it should be used freely as a tea, on soups, salads and slaws for its high content of potassium, Vitamin A, calcium, iron and Vitamin C.
Geography
Parsley plants can be found growing in partly shaded areas in rich soil. It is a biennial vegetable, but is an annual in colder climates. Parsley plants can be grown indoors. The leaves or powder can be purchased online or in stores that sell bulk herbs.
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