7 good reasons to drink parsley juice

Herbaceous plant of the Umbelliferae family, parsley known by the scientific name of Petroselinum sativum; is also a medicinal plant. Parsley is known more for its use in our kitchens.

But beyond that, parsley has properties as important as each other. Come with me, let’s go around the question. It is certain that you have at least 7 good reasons to drink parsley juice.

What is parsley made of?

• Chlorophyll

• From vitamins, frankly I consumed parsley for the chlorophyll it contains (1). But I did not know that she was a true mine of vitamins. Parsley contains, in order of importance, vitamins K, C, A, B (all compounds of vitamins B), D and E.

• Beta carotene, this vitamin protects your vision, but also protects your skin. Indeed beta carotene is transformed into vitamin A in your body.

• Protein, it contains 75% complete protein. These are among others: histidine, leucine, isoleucine, lycine, threonine, vanine …

• Water, parsley is more than 85% water

• Several minerals including iron. This allows you by consuming parsley juice to fight against anemia. A glass of parsley juice contains 3,7 mg, which is more than 20% of your daily iron requirement.

7 good reasons to drink parsley

Anti bacterial and anti inflammatory properties of parsley

The vitamin C in parsley protects, cleanses and defends your body (2). Thanks to the action of this vitamin, your body can better prevent cancer. It also purifies the body of free radicals as well as any type of poison. Vitamin C contained in parsley is three times higher than that contained in orange. Consumed regularly, you are safe from mild illnesses such as colds, coughs, eczemas …

The flavonoids in parsley also help you fight allergies. They also protect you from cancer cells. Consume parsley regularly to prevent more types of degenerative diseases.

Parsley acts as an anti inflammatory thanks to the eugenol oil it contains. For arthritis and other pain, consider parsley. Drink parsley juice regularly to improve your situation on a daily basis. Within two weeks of consuming parsley juice, you will notice that your pain has diminished considerably.

You can also use parsley as a poultice directly on the affected joints. A marked improvement will occur.

An ally for the blood system

Its very green color is not accidental, parsley owes it to chlorophyll which helps in the production of blood (3).

Parsley makes the blood in the body more alkaline, allowing better oxygenation of the blood. Parsley not only helps to purify the blood of toxins stored by breathing, by medicines and foods that we consume etc., but in addition it helps to make red blood cells.

Indeed chlorophyll contains hemoglobin almost similar to that produced by your body. Its consumption promotes greater blood production in our body.

Vitamin K is also involved in the process of blood clotting. It is also important for both the constitution and the growth of bones. It prevents bone fractures and helps bone mineralization.

Vitamin K is also important in the cardiovascular system. In addition, the powerful antioxidants contained in parsley help you purify your blood and your body in general.

If you have any health problems related to the blood system, please consume parsley juice regularly. Notice to anemic patients in particular.

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Parsley protects your bladder and kidneys

Being a diuretic and an antibacterial, parsley juice will help you cleanse your body of toxins. Mainly in the liver, kidneys and bladder (4), several studies have shown that people with prostate cancer have been cured by consuming parsley. The same goes for people at risk for kidney failure.

Parsley maintains the balance of your digestive system

Among the most famous medical benefits of parsley are the maintenance of the digestive system. Different peoples for centuries have used parsley for stomach problems. Indeed parsley through its many properties helps fight against diarrhea, vomiting, colic and constipation.

In case of bloating and flatulence, I advise you to drink parsley juice, it will relieve you very quickly.

If you have indigestion after eating or have stomach pain, I recommend parsley juice. Rich in fiber, it supports digestive activities, it also stimulates your appetite.

In case of stomach upset, consume half a glass of parsley juice. It will relieve you. For long-term treatment consume half a glass of parsley juice daily in the morning before eating. The best ally of parsley is lemon. I therefore advise you to always add lemon juice to your parsley juice. Not only will this facilitate the consumption of this juice, but in addition the properties of lemon boost the action of the nutrients contained in parsley.

In addition, you will have just half a glass full of vitamins necessary for the day.

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Parsley for the protection of your hair

If you have hair loss or breakage, you can consume parsley juice to overcome your problem (5). The antioxidant Apigenin in parsley as well as the combination of several nutrients in parsley help in hair repair.

They also help with its antibacterial, antiviral properties to fight against fungi and others.

I recommend that you do your pre-shampoo with parsley juice instead. Add olive oil (2 tablespoons for a glass). Add a few drops of lemon for dry hair and the juice of a whole lemon for oily hair.

Parsley relieves menstrual pain

I drank parsley juice as a teenager to relieve my period pains. This is thanks to the anti-inflammatory properties of parsley. The cramps go away within 30 minutes. In addition, the parsley juice consumed regularly helps to regulate menstrual dysfunctions. In case of infection, cranberry juice is a good option.

Apiol, contained in parsley acts on the fertility system of both women and men.

Be careful, if you are pregnant, ask your doctor for advice before consuming parsley juice.

Parsley in building and protecting your bones

The vitamin K contained in parsley is also a very important antioxidant for your bones, your blood system as well as your brain.

As an amount of vitamin K in your parsley juice, you have 1600 µg per 100 g of parsley (6).

Because it is rich in vitamin K, you are assured by consuming one parsley juice daily to prevent bone related problems.

The folic acid in parsley is also very important in bone growth. It is essential in various processes of protection and growth of your organism.

Parsley juice recipe

The right combination of parsley is done with lemon, apple or ginger. This makes the action of parsley a thousand times more effective.For a glass of lemon, you need:

• 10 branches of parsley
• ½ liter of mineral water
• 5 tablespoons of honey (I love honey, but you can reduce your amount or add 1 tablespoon of sugar instead)
• The juice of 1 whole lemon
• Clean your parsley and put them in the machine. Add your lemon juice and honey.

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Let sit for about a minute and drink.

Conclusion

This article presents the medicinal properties of parsley. It is no longer just an aroma or a decoration for your dishes, it is a real medicine for your natural well-being. Several diseases can be prevented thanks to the action of parsley.

Do you have another medicinal use for parsley or some delicious parsley juice recipes? So, to your keyboards.