Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Properties:
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, diuretic…
Infusion:
Start by putting two teaspoons of dried parsley or five sprigs of fresh parsley for a few minutes, in a little cold water, in a cup. Then add hot water at 90°C (when the water begins to boil) and cover it for 15 minutes. Once cooled, it is ready to be consumed (see here how to make an infusion).
Application:
- Anemia,
- cystitis,
- menstrual cramps,
- fights colon and prostate cancer,
- stimulates the appetite,
- eases digestion,
- intestinal gas,
- jaundice,
- nephritis,
- kidney stones,
- strengthens the immune system,
- rheumatism,
- fights fluid retention,
- negative cardiovascular stress…
Contraindication:
Pregnant women (may aggravate miscarriage), while breastfeeding (for example, a parsley branch under the armpit dries up breast milk) as well as people with acute internal inflammation. In addition, each body is different, so be aware of any total or momentary incompatibility generated by its consumption.
This text is an awareness. Depending on the season and the moment in which you are, it is up to each person to decide whether to eat that food. The dosage and frequency depend on the nature and physical condition of each Human Being.
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