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Health Benefits of Parsley

Health Benefits of Parsley

It’s timely to give some thought to parsley, since it is one of the first herbs to appear in spring. And it has ancient associations with health and strength. In fact, the Romans believed that nibbling on parsley springs would enable them to drink more wine without becoming drunk! While that may not be true, parsley has many real benefits for our health. Find out what they are:

Raw parsley cleanses the blood, dissolves sticky deposits in veins, maintains elasticity of blood vessels, facilitates removal of moderately sized kidney and gallstones, treats deafness and ear infections, and benefits the sexual system. And chewing parsley prevents bad breath!

Read more: Health, Diet & Nutrition, Eating for Health, Natural Remedies

Adapted from Whole Foods Companion, by Dianne Onstad (Chelsea Green, 2004). Copyright (c) 2004 by Dianne Onstad. Reprinted by permission of Chelsea Green.
Adapted from Whole Foods Companion, by Dianne Onstad (Chelsea Green, 2004).

Annie B. Bond

Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

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5:55AM PDT on Apr 28, 2012

interesting

11:30PM PDT on Apr 25, 2012

good to know

7:50AM PDT on Apr 25, 2012

wow, would not have guessed.

4:14AM PDT on Apr 25, 2012

Fortunately, parsley is easy to grow - I love it in soups and salads and scrambled eggs - years ago, I came across a recipe for parsley soup which was called "Potage Sante", or "Health Soup" - definitely worth growing this herb, even if it's only in a pot on your balcony!

3:35AM PDT on Apr 25, 2012

yum! reminds me i have some pasta that needs parsley.

6:57PM PDT on Apr 24, 2012

Good article..

6:36PM PDT on Apr 24, 2012

Parsley!!! Humm,I'm gonna see what it could do for my sexual system,this stuff taste funny!!goo read.(O_O)

4:43AM PDT on Mar 17, 2012

Thanks for this information!

8:27AM PST on Mar 3, 2012

great to start toddlers on this from the yard..cheap and easy to grow your own

8:20PM PST on Mar 1, 2012

Great article, thanks!

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