Decoction of parsley - youth and health

This plant has become a desirable product in almost every family. Parsley is present on the table, as a spicy seasoning, decoration for various dishes and a means of fighting various kinds of ailments. As a spice, apply the seeds, leaves and roots of the plant, independently in dry or fresh form in cooking and conservation.

Most often, the plant is used for cooking vegetable and meat dishes, parsley is suitable for boiled fish and poultry.

The high content of vitamins, carotene, potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium and other elements makes it possible to use parsley not only in cooking, but also in medicine and perfumery. On the use of parsley in medicine in the 10-11 century. Wrote the famous doctor Avicenna, he believed that the skillful application of it would treat almost the entire body. As in the old days, in our time, parsley is used externally and internally. To this end, the form of using it in the form of a decoction, infusion and juice has been worked out.

Decoction of parsley is one of the popular medicinal forms, which our ancestors used successfully. Infusion and decoction of parsley have one common task of extracting useful elements from the medicinal plant. The difference between them lies in the method of extraction, the infusion is made without boiling, pouring hot or even cold water, while preparing the broth is also necessary heat treatment. Each of the ways has disadvantages and advantages, so there must be a rational approach.

Internally, decoction of parsley is used, as an excellent antispasmodic, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory and diuretic, used also for male and female diseases. Well showed itself the use of such a remedy for diseases of the kidneys, liver, digestive tract, atherosclerosis. In addition, the decoction of parsley is drunk as a general restorative, it improves metabolism, eyesight and strengthens the gums. Externally, the broth is used as a wound-healing agent, it helps well with insect bites, bruises, inflammatory processes on the skin, acne.

Traditional medicine practices the use of such a drug in the violation of the menstrual cycle and the pain that occurs at the same time. Useful substances in the plant are able to normalize blood circulation, relieve spasms and pain, strengthen the vessels and tone up the work of the genital organs. A woman who consumes a decoction of parsley, the monthly flow in a more calm and stable environment. To normalize the process on critical days it is also recommended infusion of parsley.

For what the seeds of this plant (4 tablespoons) are taken, pour with boiling water (200-250 ml.), Stand on a steam bath (about 15 minutes). After the infusion has cooled, strain and drink according to art. Spoon up to 5 times a day. Parsley because of the large content of nutrients is considered a small "pharmacy", but do not forget that excessive passion has its negative consequences. Especially it concerns pregnant women, the use of parsley can cause premature birth.

Cosmetologists also did not ignore this plant. Parsley has whitening properties, it removes puffiness and redness of the skin. Many famous artists use a decoction of parsley for prevention and to maintain a normal skin. Decoction of parsley for the face and other parts of the skin is done as follows: parsley greens (50 grams) pour 500 ml. Water, boil for about 15 minutes. Cool, filter and pour into molds prepared for ice.

Frozen broth (ice cubes) is used in the morning to rub the face and neck, this procedure prevents wrinkles and tones the skin. Parsley is a low-calorie product, it promotes fat metabolism in the body. These properties of dieticians are used in the preparation of drugs for weight loss. From this plant make various drinks (tea, infusion and decoction) for weight loss. Parsley one of the first appears in the spring and grows until the fall, helps people maintain health and youth.