Parsley provides numerous health benefits. It can help control cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. It also provides relief from gastrointestinal issues and strengthens the immune system. Parsley contains many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It can help reduce blood sugar levels, control arthritis symptoms, fight cancer cells, reduce inflammation, strengthen bones, remove gallstones, prevent cardiovascular disease, eliminate bad breath, treat anemia, and relieve menstrual pain.

2. Impressive Health Benefits of Parsley
A series of Presentation
By
Mr. Allah DadKhan
former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and
Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture
Peshawar
allahdad52@gmail.com

4. Parsley is a small herb with dark green leaves that is
popularly used as a garnish to different soups and
dishes due to its fragrant aroma being emitted by its
flavorful leaves. However, not many people know that
this little green herb does not only offer a delicious
taste and fresh twist to our dishes but this very popular
herb also contains invaluable healing properties and
numerous medicinal benefits.
What is parsley?

5. The health benefits of parsley include
controlling cancer, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis,
along with helping prevent osteoporosis.
Furthermore, it acts as a pain reliever with anti-
inflammatory properties. It also provides relief from
gastrointestinal issues such as indigestion, stomach
cramps, bloating, and nausea, while helping to
strengthen the immune system.
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7. Parsley can be found throughout the year on the
market. It is a cheap leaf that anyone can get a hold
of. It is also a highly nutritious plant and has
ample vitamins and antioxidants which can greatly
improve our health.
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8. It has been cultivated by man for more than 2,000 years and was
highly regarded in Greek culture, since it was used in various
ceremonies. The Romans also used it in many ways. Pliny the
Elder, a 1st century AD historian, wrote that it was consumed by
people from all walks of life. At first, it was used only as a medicinal
plant, but later on, it was consumed as food. There are many myths
and fables associated with the origin and growth of this plant in
many Mediterranean and European cultures. The Greeks believed
that it had sprung up from the blood of the fallen Greek hero
Archemorus. Thus, Greeks started associating it with death and
destruction, but in the Middle Ages, parsley was included in folklore
medicines and it slowly gained popularity. This is possibly how the
image of parsley as a health giver developed.
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9. Parsley, a predominantly tropical plant, needs moisture
and ample sunlight to grow. It is used as herb, a green
leafy vegetable, and as a spice. It is actually used in two
forms: leaf and root. Both the leaf and the root are used in
Mediterranean and European cuisines. It is consumed in
many different ways, including garnishing, salads, stocks,
and sandwiches. The leaf is further divided into two more
types: curly leaf and flat leaf. The root form is a new
addition, which only began to be cultivated about 300
years ago, and was first grown in Hamburg, Germany.
Nowadays, root parsley is steadily becoming more and
more popular.
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10. The nutrients found in parsley include vitamin
A, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E,
thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin
B12, pantothenic acid, choline,
folates, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese,
phosphorous, potassium, zinc, and copper. It is also
a very good source of volatile compounds such as
myristicin, limonene, eugenol, and alpha-thujene.
Its leaves contain energy, carbohydrates, fat, and
protein.
Nutritional Value Of Parsley

11. Health
Benefits Of
Parsley

12. 1.Parsley as Anti-Diabetic
Properties:
Traditionally, parsley was used as
a medicine for diabetes in Turkey.
In order to scientifically validate
this claim, research was
conducted at Marmara University
in Istanbul, Turkey. The research
showed evidence that diabetic
rats that were given parsley
actually showed a decrease in
their blood sugar levels over a
period of a month. The research
indicates that it can be used for
diabetic control.

13. 2. Parsley Controls Rheumatoid
Arthritis:
Parsley has also been
particularly effective against
rheumatoid arthritis.
Compounds such as vitamin C
and beta-carotene found in the
herb possess anti-inflammatory
properties that help in
controlling arthritis. Consuming
it regularly is also believed to
speed up the process of uric
acid removal, which has been
linked to symptoms of arthritis

14. 3. Parsley as Anti-Carcinogenic
Properties
Zheng, Kenney and Lam from LKT
Laboratories in Minneapolis,
Minnesota have extracted a
compound named myristicin, which is
a phenylpropane compound,
from parsley oilextract. Preliminary
investigation into the myristicin
compound had revealed that it has
anti-carcinogenic properties.
Myristicin extract from the herb was
only tested on rats and human
application of this compound still
remains to be seen.

15. 4. Parsley as Anti-Inflammatory
Properties:
Parsley has traditionally been used
in the Mediterranean region for
toothaches, bruises, insect bites, and
rough skin. According to
preliminary studies conducted at the
King Saud University by Al-Howiriny
et al., parsley displayed anti-
inflammatory and anti-hepatotoxicity
properties. The anti-inflammatory
properties reduce in internal
inflammations, while the anti-
hepatotoxic properties help to
cleanse the liver.

16. 5. Parsley for Osteoporosis:
Parsley is effective in cases of
osteoporosis and is helpful in
maintaining bone health.
Osteoporosis occurs due to depleted
levels of calcium in the bones and
also due to an amino acid called
homocysteine. This amino acid can
be broken down by the intake of folic
acid. Due to this aspect, apart from
dairy products and vegetables,
parsley is regarded as one of the
best sources of calcium. It also
contains an appropriate amount of
folic acid, which may break down
homocysteine.

17. 6. Parsley have Diuretic effects:
For many centuries now, parsley has been
used as a diuretic that helps in controlling
various diseases such as kidney stones,
urinary tract infections, and gallbladder
stones. Edema is a medical condition
where a patient retains fluid in the body
more than what he or she is supposed to
hold under normal circumstances. The
body swells because of fluid accumulation.
If you are afflicted by this condition, a few
teaspoons of parsley juice can provide
some quick relief. The roots of the herb are
also very much useful in counteracting
kidney stones. Adding its roots to boiling
water and drinking it on a daily basis is
known to be effective as a general
cleanser for the body.

18. 7. Parsley Strengthens the Immune
System:
The vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
found in parsley are helpful for
strengthening immunity. Vitamins such as
vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, and
niacin each act on different aspects of the
immune system. Vitamin A acts directly on
lymphocytes or white blood cells, thereby
increasing their effect.
The chlorophyll contained in it has anti-
bacterial and anti-fungal properties as
well. Studies have showed that the
herb contains antioxidant properties and
antibacterial properties, making it an ideal
source for various home remedies.

19. 8. Parsley Fights cancer
Studies reveal that the essential
oil of parsley contains myristicin,
an organic compound that inhibits
that does not only prevents the
formation of lung tumors but also
activates glutathione-S-
transferase enzyme that help
fight oxidized molecules.
Myristicin also assists in fighting
prostate and colon cancers by
neutralizing carcinogens, such as
benzopyrene in smokes of
cigarettes.

20. 9. Parsley Rich in antioxidants
Parsley has been found to be
rich in various antioxidants,
such as luteolin, a flavonoid
that eliminates free radicals
in the body. It also removes
toxins from the body and
encourages carbohydrate
metabolism. The high level of
zea-xanthin found in parsley
prevents macular
degeneration, an eye
disease caused by aging.

21. 10. Parsley as Effective inflammatory
agent
Parsley contains luteolin and
vitamin C that is an effective
anti-inflammatory agent of
the body. Regularly eating
parsley helps prevent
inflammatory illnesses, such
as rheumatoid arthritis,
osteoarthritis, arthritis, and
certain types of cancers.
Likewise, applying parsley to
areas with insect bites
reduce inflammation

22. 11. Parsley Strengthens bones
Parsley is a nutritious organic
food that is rich in Vitamin K. Two
tablespoons of parsley contains
153% RDA of Vitamin K, which
makes our bones stronger and
prevents build-up of calcium in
our tissues that may result to
stroke, atherosclerosis, and other
cardiovascular disease. Vitamin K
also plays an important role in
healing Alzheimer’s disease by
regulating the neuronal damage
in the brain.

23. 12. Parsley Removes gallstones
When bile acids and
cholesterol in the
gallbladder becomes hard,
they develop into tiny
deposits of stones, more
commonly known as
gallstones.

24. 13. Parsley Wards off cardiovascular
diseases
Researches showed that
parsley contains Vitamin B9,
also known as folate, which
protects the body from
cardiovascular diseases,
such as atherosclerosis,
heart attack, and stroke.
Vitamin B9 also remove
homocysteine in the body;
hence, keeping the heart
healthy.

25. 14. Parsley Eliminates strong mouth
odor
Parsley is a wonderful
natural breath freshener that
eliminates the pungent smell
in the mouth. Drinking
parsley juice or nibbling
parsley leaves after eating
foods that have intense odor,
such as garlic or onion, can
assist in releasing the strong
mouth odor.

26. 15. Parsley Remedy for anemia
The benefits of parsley are
vast. They include almost
everything -- from helping
people suffering from
anemia and bad breath to
baldness, even cancer
and stroke!

27. Studies revealed that parsley can be beneficial to
women as it helps prevent breast cancer, promotes
delayed menstruation and relieves premenstrual
pain. Sprigs of parsley are used as vaginal insert to
relax the cervix and trigger menstruation.
16. Parsley Relieves menstrual pain