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Parsley
Family:
Umbelliferae |
Latin Name:
Petroselinum crispum |
Description
Parsley is a soft, rounded leafy mound, with a height of 2-3 feet and 10 inches in width. Flowers are green-yellow in umbels.
Common Uses
Parsley tea at one time was used to treat dysentery and gallstones. Parsley also stimulates the appetite and increases blood flow to digestive organs, as well as reducing fever. Another constituent, the flavonoid apigenin, reduces inflammation by inhibiting histamine and is also a free-radical scavenger.
History
It appears that the Romans were the first to use parsley as a food. They consumed parsley in quantities and made garlands for banquet guests to discourage intoxification and to counter strong odors.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Alkalizing Formula, Powder, Antioxidant Complex, ACE®, Appetite Formula (CSK), Black Radish & Parsley™, Bladder Formula (DRI), Cold Season Immune Formula (Garlic, Rosehips & Parsley), Complete Nutritional System, Cyclone Cider, Enzyme Supplement, Ultra- Zyme, Garlic Complete Concentrate®, KDY™ (Kidney Tea), Kidney Care Blend™ (formerly Neptune®, Kidney Cleanse, Quick, Manganese, Multi- Vitamin, Active Senior™ Safeguard™, Multi- Vitamin, Great Greens, Osteo-Build™, Parsley Root, Prosta- Max For Men, Biochem, Thyroid Maintenance Formula, Vitality Super Green
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