13 Properties of Parsley for Health

Parsley is a medicinal plant widely used in the treatment of fluid retention, kidney diseases such as urinary infections and kidney stones and in some problems such as constipation and intestinal gas.

Its leaves, seeds and roots are used to make natural remedies, and they can be used to season foods.

Regular consumption and parsley provides the following health benefits:

1. It prevents cancer because it activates glutathione, a powerful antioxidant in the body; 
2. Flus and prevents premature aging  to be rich in antioxidants such as essential oils, vitamin C and flavonoids, especially luteolin;
3. Strengthens the immune system , being rich in vitamin C and containing antibacterial properties;
4. Prevents anemia  by being rich in iron and folic acid;
5. Fights fluid retention due to its diuretic properties;
6. Prevents and fights kidney stones  by stimulating fluid removal and helping to clean the kidneys;
7. It prevents heart disease such  as atherosclerosis, because it is rich in antioxidants;
8. It helps to control diabetes ;
9. It prevents thrombosis and stroke,  because it prevents the formation of blood clots; 
10. Improves skin health  due to its high amount of antioxidants;
11. Improves digestion due to its fiber content;
12. Control hypertension  by being diuretic;
13. Fights urinary infections  due to its antibacterial and diuretic action.

To use it in culinary preparations, you should choose fresh parsley that has very green and firm leaves or pure dehydrated parsley that is preferably organic, since this provides greater health benefits.

Nutritional Information

The table below indicates the nutritional information on 100 g of parsley:

The best way to make fresh parsley last longer is to wash it just before using it, because the wet leaves in the refrigerator tend to darken and rot more quickly.

Another suggestion is to store fresh parsley in the refrigerator in a closed container. To make the leaves last longer you can place a napkin or a sheet of absorbent paper on the parsley, so that it absorbs moisture and maintains the freshness of the leaves for longer.

Parsley Tea for the Kidneys

Parsley tea can be used to help fight urinary infection, kidney stones, to control hypertension and fluid retention.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 3 tablespoons fresh parsley;
• 250 ml of boiling water.

Preparation Mode

Add the parsley to the boiling water, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain and drink up to three. It is important to remember that this tea is contraindicated in pregnant women.

Green Juice of Parsley for the Skin

Green juice made with parsley is rich in antioxidants that help keep the skin young and healthy, fighting fluid retention, helping diets to lose weight.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup parsley;
• 1 orange;
• 1/2 apple;
• 1/2 cucumber;
• 1 glass of coconut water

Preparation Mode

Blend all the ingredients and drink without adding sugar and without straining.

Parsley contraindications
Parsley should not be consumed by people with severe kidney problems such as kidney failure, or who are in the postoperative period of surgery (less than 1 month), and tea or juice should not be ingested by pregnant women or who are breastfeeding.