Greens are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial substances, including antioxidants. The regular use of herbs and spices strengthens the immune system, increases vitality, raises the mood, and protects the body from viral and infectious diseases. Let’s talk about parsley. This is perhaps one of the most common and beloved greens in the world. Despise that parsley is usually sat as a decoration on your dinner plate, it can give you much more, besides just looking pretty.
1. Parsley is in the same family as celery, dill, cumin, and carrots, called Apiaceae.
2. The exact origin of the parsley is unknown. Some researchers believe that parsley is native to Sardinia, where it is common in the wild even today. However, it is known that parsley began to consumed about 2000 years ago.
3. From the Mediterranean, parsley spread throughout Europe and it was originally used exclusively for medicinal purposes.
4. In ancient Rome, in addition to the fact that parsley was a mandatory component of most dishes, it was also used to lessen some of the hangover symptoms.
5. In Russia, the essential oil which is made from curly parsley seeds is included in the list of narcotic and poisonous substances.
6. Parsley apart from being a natural mouth freshener it is often used in medicine and cosmetology. Parsley leaf powder provides a lot of vitamins and natural green color to the soap, shampoo, conditioner and etc.
7. There are two main types of parsley, which differ in taste and appearance. Curly parsley is more bitter with ruffled leaves and Italian parsley has a stronger flavor and flat leaves.
8. The taste of parsley also depends upon the soil and environmental conditions. Parsley is one of the most popular herbs in the world.
9. Parsley is recommended to be planted near rose bushes, so the flowers become healthier and smell sweeter.
10. In addition, parsley is good to grow in the same garden with a variety of vegetables, its smell scares away pests, it has antibacterial and antiseptic properties and attracts bees to pollinate plants.
11. A tablespoon of parsley contains more than half of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K. The herb is also rich in vitamins B, A, and C.
12. In addition to vitamins, parsley is rich in dietary fiber and minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
