Healing parsley root: medicinal properties and contraindications

Parsley is one of the unique and useful plants. It is unpretentious in cultivation. Parsley roots are eaten, and cosmetics are prepared on their basis. This product is widely used in folk medicine.

But parsley root has not only medicinal properties, but also contraindications. In order not to get an undesirable effect from its use, you need to know how to use it correctly.

Chemical composition, vitamins and trace elements of parsley root

The composition of the product is complex and varied... It contains vitamins of group B (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9), A, C, E, PP, organic acids, monosaccharides and disaccharides, flavonoids, beta-carotene, magnesium, potassium, selenium, iron, phosphorus, sodium , calcium, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

The selenium content is especially valuableas it has anti-cancer properties and slows down the aging process.

Useful properties of parsley root for the human body

Parsley is a doctor for the human body. Regular inclusion of it in the diet helps to cope with many diseases for adults and children.

Healing properties:

• fights cardiovascular diseases;
• relieves digestive problems;
• serves as a diuretic;
• cleanses the blood from toxins;
• with regular use, normalizes blood sugar;
• reduces the manifestations of allergies;
• improves immunity;
• serves as a preventive measure against constipation;
• possesses bactericidal properties;
• corrects liver function;
• helps in the treatment of prostatitis and diseases of the genitourinary system;
• used in the complex treatment of obesity;
• fights vision problems;
• treats rheumatism and arthritis;
• helps to eliminate puffiness and pigmentation around the eyes.

Applications of parsley root

The aroma of parsley root is almost as intense as the aroma of herbs, and the product lasts much longer. Therefore, the roots can be stocked up for the winter. The root is added to food as a spicy condiment... It tastes equally good raw, dried, pickled and boiled.

The product goes well with any meat, as well as with many vegetables - potatoes, turnips, carrots, cabbage, zucchini. Grated fresh root is used as an addition to salads. Boiled, stewed, fried roots are prepared as a side dish. In canning vegetables, parsley root is an ideal seasoning.

In folk medicine, parsley roots are used to prepare decoctions, infusions, powders, juices. The juice is used as a medicine to improve the work of the adrenal cortex, stimulate the brain and thyroid gland.

To enhance the effect of the juice, it is mixed with the juice of cucumber, celery, carrots. Broths help well with intestinal problems, are used as a diuretic and choleretic agent for cystitis, kidney stones, gastritis with low acidity. In gynecology, decoctions are used to restore the cycle. Infusions are used to cleanse the liver. They also help well in the treatment of prostatitis.

The product also occupies a strong position in cosmetology.... Women use it in mask recipes for face. Masks moisturize, whiten and tone the skin. Parsley root remedies reduce acne, are used to remove age spots, smooth fine wrinkles around the eyes. They also relieve swelling and have a lifting effect.

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Folk recipes based on parsley root

Due to the unique composition the product has a lasting effect in the treatment of many diseases and cosmetic procedures.

For treatment

With diabetes mellitus Place 10 g of finely chopped roots in a thermos and pour 400 ml of boiling water. Close tightly and leave for 6 hours, then strain through cheesecloth. Divide this amount into 4 doses per day. Take the infusion within 30 days.

With prostatitis and to increase potency in men, 10 ml of juice squeezed from the root vegetable, take before breakfast for two weeks. Take a break for one week and repeat the course.

To cleanse the body from 150 g of root vegetable grate gruel, steam ½ liter of boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. Take 4 tbsp. l. in a day. The course is 14 days. After 2 days, repeat the course.

To improve heart function 4 tsp Pour 1 cup boiling water over chopped dry roots and cook for 15 minutes in a water bath. Strain. Take the broth 30 minutes before meals 2 times a day for ¼ glass. Drink the broth in small sips. The course is 1 month.

For painful periods and bleeding 2 tbsp. l. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over chopped roots and leave for 4 hours. Strain and take 30 minutes before meals, 2 tbsp. l. 4 times a day for 2 weeks.

For cosmetic purposes

Lotion for oily skin: 2 tbsp. l. Pour 400 ml of boiling water over chopped parsley roots and put in a water bath for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and leave for 1 hour. Strain. With this infusion, wipe your face in the morning and evening.

Mask for the face: For 400 ml of boiling water, take 1 tbsp. l. crushed roots and leaves. Put in a water bath for 20 minutes. Add fat-free cottage cheese to the cooled broth and mix until the consistency of gruel. Apply the mask to the skin for 20 minutes. Apply 2 times a week.

Cosmetic ice relieves facial swelling, bags under the eyes and age spots... Pour the prepared decoction from the roots into ice molds and freeze. With the resulting ice cubes, wipe your face in the morning and evening.

To restore weak and colored hair Place 2 roots in a container with 2 liters of water. Cook for 20 minutes over low heat. Rinse hair with cooled broth after washing. Apply for a long time.

Important! Parsley root masks are used immediately after preparation. Juices and decoctions can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, ice cubes for 1 week.

Possible harm and contraindications

Despite the usefulness, parsley root has a number of contraindications and can harm the body:

1. Essential oils in the composition of the product can cause allergies and individual food intolerances.
2. For diseases of the genitourinary system, parsley root remedies should be used carefully and under medical supervision.
3. Excessive consumption of parsley can lead to an excess of trace elements and, accordingly, to a deterioration in well-being.
4. If there are disorders in calcium metabolism in the body, the product should not be consumed.
5. Parsley remedies are contraindicated for epilepsy, exacerbations of ulcers and gastritis of the stomach and attacks of urolithiasis.
6. Parsley root is contraindicated during pregnancy as it stimulates the muscles of the uterus. This can lead to miscarriage.

Conclusion

Parsley root is a storehouse of vitamins and nutrients. Its use allows you to achieve a health and beauty effect. This vegetable is not at all difficult to grow in the garden, it is also in preparation. It is important to follow the recipe and take into account the individual characteristics of the organism.