The delicious taste and wonderful healing properties of Parsley has made it one of the most popular herb of the world. Parsley is close to celery and owes its name to the Greek word which means ‘rock celery’. In ancient time, Greeks used to garland their winners in sporting games, Nemena and Isthmian, with Parsley leaves. Fresh parsley is a natural breath freshner because of its high chlorophyll content and can reduce even the strong flavor of garlic.
Benefits of Parsley Essential Oil:
Essential oils of Parsley are found in leaves, flowers and roots. Parsley is an important source of minerals such as potassium and folic acid. In addition, it is a rich source of vitamin A and C that help in fighting cancer.
Listed below are some of the benefits of Parsley essential oil:
- Treats Rheumatism and Arthritis: Rheumatism and arthritis are caused by the deposition of uric acid and insufficient blood circultation. The essential oil of Parsley is a rich source of components that, as a stimulant, can promote blood flow and improve blood circulation. As a detoxifier, this oil can promote the removal of toxins such as uric acid, excess water, salts, uric acids from the body. As a duprative, it can cleanse the blood by aiding oxygen to reach the tissues.
- Heals Wounds: Due to infection caused by microbes, wounds and sensitive internal organs can become septic. This often leads to pain, cramp, convulsions, etc. Parsley oil can help in limiting the growth of the microbes.
- Strengthens Gums: As an astringent, the vitamin C content present in essential oil can promote contraction of tissues and muscles of the gum. This makes the gum stronger so that can hold the teeth firm in the mouth.
- Prevents Flatulence and Improves Appetite: Spicy smell of Parsley oil along with high chlorophyll content stimulate appetite by promoting the secretion of digestive juices and enzymes in the stomach. This oil can also promote expulsion of gases from the stomach and intestine, treating flatulence.
- Purifies Blood: The essential oil of Parsley can purify the blood in 2 ways – by cleansing and removing toxic substances from the blood. Secondly, by helping oxygen to reach the tissues.
- Maintaining Uterine Health: The essential oil of Parsley promotes the secretion of female hormones – estrogen and progesterone. These hormones can maintain the health of uterus by regularizing the menstruation and by protecting it from diseases such as dryness of the uterus, uterine ulcer, etc
- Promotes Menstruation: The essential oil of Parsley promotes delayed and obstructed menstruation by stimulating the secretion of estrogen.
- Treats Constipation: The laxative property of Parsley essential oil can help in promoting the secretion of digestive juices and enzymes. These lead to downward movement of the excreta into the intestine, thereby curing constipation.
Pregnant women should avoid eating essential oils of Parsley in large amounts because it can cause uterine contractions. It is suggested that the essential oil of Parsley can be used after delivery for toning the uterus.
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