Parsley
The worlds most popular herb, the wonderfully fragrant Parsley is native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe. Cultivated for more than 2,000 years, parsley was used medicinally prior to being consumed as a food. Parsley, a relative to celery, derives its name from the Greek word meaning "rock celery".
There are two types of parsley- Italian flat leaf parsley and the curly variety that is a bit more intense in flavor. Both are equally good for culinary applications.
Parsley is a blood purifier and is good for stimulating the bowel. It is an alkalizing food which is great for the immune system. When parsley is dried and used as a tea, it has a diuretic action. It is good for allaying kidney conditions, especially if no extreme inflammations exist.
Parsley can be used as a garnish for dishes and added to sauces and dressings. Whenever possible, choose fresh parsley over the dried form. Select fresh parsley that is deep green in color and looks fresh and crisp. Avoid bunches that have leaves that are wilted or yellow as this indicates that they are either overly mature or damaged.
Source: www.wikipedia.org, www.health-care-clinic.org, www.whfoods.com
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The worlds most popular herb, the wonderfully fragrant Parsley is native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe. Cultivated for more than 2,000 years, parsley was used medicinally prior to being consumed as a food. Parsley, a relative to celery, derives its name from the Greek word meaning "rock celery".
There are two types of parsley- Italian flat leaf parsley and the curly variety that is a bit more intense in flavor. Both are equally good for culinary applications.
Parsley is a blood purifier and is good for stimulating the bowel. It is an alkalizing food which is great for ..
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