Parsley has long entered the life of man not only as a seasoning for many dishes, but also as a cure for a variety of diseases. When we throw carved leaves into salads, soups, we add sauces and sprinkle fish and meat, we hardly think that thanks to this fragrant grass we maintain our health and prolong youth and beauty. What is so useful this fragrant herb, which has become simply an indispensable seasoning?.

Therapeutic properties of parsley From a medical point of view, parsley is an antitumour herb, as it protects the liver and intestines from cancer, as well as an anti-inflammatory agent and an excellent stimulant for digestion, besides parsley improves kidney function, removing toxins and stones. In addition, the seeds of parsley stimulate fertility and help to fight dependence on alcohol and brain tumors, according to the Internet edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years Pannochka. net Origin and use of parsley The Latin name of parsley Petroselinum is formed from two Greek words: " ? ", which means" stone ", and" selinon ", which means" celery ". Presumably the motherland of parsley is the Eastern Mediterranean and Southern Europe, although in the Middle Ages parsley was the most famous spice that was used even in Northern Europe. Approximately from the 3rd century BC. parsley was used as an additive to various foods, and even in those distant times people used its leaves to maintain fresh breath. In the east, parsley is very much appreciated as one of the main ingredients of various dishes.

Currently, the main places for growing parsley on an industrial scale are the USA, Canada and Europe. Basically, two types of this herb are grown: Petroselinum tuberosum (root parsley), which is grown to produce root crops, and Petroselinum Crispum (curly parsley) - to produce leaves. Thanks to the aroma, the leaves of parsley stimulate appetite (this is the main reason why parsley leaves are used for soups, salads and meat dishes), and the root is used as a vegetable.

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