Parsley Health and Hypertension

Parsley; It's not just a garnish anymore

When it comes to natural health remedies, it doesn't get any more essential than parsley. Parsley Health benefits are well documented and have been known for centuries. The ancient Greeks revered Parsley and used this herb as a medicine long before it became popular as a garnish and spice.

The "Secret Sauce;" What Makes Parsley So Special

Parsley contains oil composed of limonene, myristicin, eugenol, and alpha-thujene. It also contains flavonoids such as crisoeriol, apigenin, luteolin, and apiin. Parsley is also high in potasium, calcium, essential oils, and iron, along with vitamins A, C, and K. The combination of these ingredients are what makes Parsley such a unique and effective medicinal herb.

The oil which is the active ingredient in Parsley is a strong chemical and is classified as a "chemoproductive" agent. It has been effective in stopping the growth of lung tumors in animals, and has been demonstrated to inhibit the effect of carcinogens from various types of smoke including tobacco.

The Flavenoids in Parsley act as blood healthy antioxidants that interact with other molecules to oxegynate the blood and deter cell damage. Parsley is also a great source of folic acid (one of the primary B vitamins) which is critical to converting and neutralizing the excessive levels of the amino acid homocysteine, which can cause heart attck and stroke by damaging the blood vessels.

Parsley Health Benefits Not Limited To The Heart

Although High Blood Pressure is not the main focus of Parsley's uses as a medicine, it can be very effective if your doctor can confirm that it will not interfere with any existing medical conditions or medication you may be on. However, most people who are at the age when High Blood Pressure becomes an issue, generally have other issues as well. Parsley can be a great help in treating several conditions, and can be thought of in a way as killing "X" number of birds with one stone.

The impressive list of Parsley Health Benefits include:

• Relieves gas and bloating
• Promotes a healthy digestive tract
• Good for body organs and glands such as liver, kidneys, bladder, lungs, prostate, thyroid and stomach.*
• Is used as a cure for bedwetting
• Can be used to treat halitosis
• Has been known to reduce obesity
• Can prevent the spread of tumor cells
• Can eliminate worms from the digestive system
• High Folic Acid content can reduce rapid cel division common in cervical and colon cancers
• High Vitamin C content reduces inflamation
   

Parsley Health Concerns and a Word Of Caution

There are certain foods (Parsley included) which contain significant levels of oxalates, which are common in the plant world.  Oxalates are a biosynthetic chemical compound that is produced when the plant’s carbohydrates are not completely oxidized. If levels of oxalates become too high, crystalization can occur which can pose health risks especially for those with gall bladder problems, kidney or liver disease, or if pregnant or breast feeding. There are several foods cantaing oxalates, however it only becomes a health concern, such as with Parsley, when the food is used medicinally on a daily basis in higher than normal amounts. So consult your doctor before using this herb therapeutically. The Parsley Health gains and dangers are both equally documented.

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