Description:
Parsley is a biennial plant native to Greece. It forms rosettes of leaves 10–25 cm long with many small leaflets. It grows up to 80 cm.
Attributes:
Parsley herb is a diuretic and it is helpful in the treatment of several kidney diseases (gravel, congestion, etc).
It is high in iron content and rich in vitamins A, B, C and trace minerals.
It is high in iron content and rich in vitamins A, B, C and trace minerals.
”Apigenin,
a chemical found in great quantities in parsley, has been found to have
potent anti-cancer activity. It works by inhibiting the formation of
new blood vessels that feed a tumor.” (Source: Wikipedia)
Usage:
Parsley
is widely used in food recipes worldwide. It is often used as a garnish
on fish, lamb, steaks and it constitutes a basic ingredient for many
sauces. Parsley should not be consumed in excess by pregnant women.
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