Organic Parsley

Parsley is an herbaceous biennial plant in the celery family Apiaceae. Curly leaf parsley is native to the Mediterranean region, while the flat-leaf (Italian) variety of parsley is native to southern Europe and northern Africa.

While parsley is mainly known for its flavor profile, it offers a range of benefits to your health as well.

What Nutrients Does Parsley Contain?

Organic parsley is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin K, manganese, and copper. It is also a very good source of vitamin C, folate, iron, magnesium vitamin B6, phosphorus potassium, riboflavin, and niacin.

In addition, parsley contains moderate amounts of calcium, vitamin B2, zinc, pantothenic acid, and selenium, not to mention the phytocompounds quercetin, apigenin, and kaempferol.

What Can Parsley Do For You?

Blood pressure: In a study on hypertensive patients, the researchers found that consuming 500 ml (about two cups) of parsley tea daily for 28 days led to an average systolic blood pressure decrease of 8.4 points and diastolic blood pressure of 6.3 points

Cardiovascular: Parsley can be helpful in preventing atherosclerosis and blood clots. Parsley also contains apigenin and quercetin, which are helpful in reducing oxidation and inflammatory processes.

Cholesterol: In a study published, researchers found that those who consumed parsley had lower serum lipid concentrations (cholesterol and triglyceride) than those who did not consume parsley after only six weeks.

Immune system: Parsley is a great source of Vitamin C and K, which support the body's immune system. It also contains apigenin and quercetin, which work to inhibit inflammatory responses in white blood cells called neutrophils. These effects may help prevent inflammation-related chronic conditions such as heart disease and arthritis.

Detox: Parsley is a good source of chlorophyll, which helps to remove toxins from the body and purifies blood via liver detoxification. It also assists with the maintenance of pH levels to prevent acidosis.