Parsley finds its application not only in cooking as a seasoning for various dishes, but also in cosmetic procedures and traditional medicine.
In particular, if the body begins to accumulate fluid and swelling occurs, the parsley will definitely help. It does not matter where the edema appears: on the face, legs, fingers, hands, or in other parts of the body.
You can eat seeds, fresh parsley leaves, dried twigs and leaves, or root. Regardless of the method of application, many elements that make up the chemical composition of the plant, can quite effectively deal with puffiness.
The healing properties of the plant
Parsley eliminates puffiness due to its rich mineral and vitamin composition.its beneficial microelements, as well as essential oils and potassium. In particular, the seeds, leaves and roots of this spice contain vitamins A, B, C, E, K and PP. Parsley contains the following macro- and microelements: iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and zinc.
The plant has the property to remove the swelling due to the increased content of potassium. This trace element provides activation of transport through the cell membrane, improves heart rate, as well as the removal of excess fluid in the body.
In addition to potassium, decoction of the root and herbs contain essential oils., allowing to stimulate the exchange between cells.
Indications and Contraindications
Shown:
- People with low levels of hemoglobin in the blood.
- In diseases of the liver.
- When cystitis manifests its calming effect.
- To improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
- For weight loss.
Contraindicated:
- Pregnant women, especially those in the first trimester of pregnancy, should not use parsley broth, even to remove strong edema. The ban is due to the fact that after eating parsley uterus comes in tone. The consequences of this are premature birth or even miscarriage. It should also be avoided during breastfeeding and not given to children under two years of age. In particular, during lactation, essential oils can get into the mother's milk, which will negatively affect the child: they will lead to aggression and excitability.
- People with nephritis, or any inflammation in the kidney during the relapse period.
- In diseases of the genitourinary system.
- People with low blood pressure.
- With allergic reactions.
Important: During the diuretic action the body loses a significant amount of potassium. To compensate for its loss, it is necessary to include foods rich in potassium in the diet: baked potatoes with skin, fish, avocados, legumes, honey, milk, nuts, dried apricots, raisins and bananas.
Foot Recipes
Decoction with milk
Many wonder - how to brew a decoction of parsley with milk? To prepare it, a large bunch of parsley (weighing about 800 grams) is taken, washed well under water and must be boiled over.
After that, the leaves are finely chopped, stacked in a pan, milk is poured from above. Wherein milk must cover seasoning.
The oven is slightly warmed to prevent the milk from evaporating, and a pan of milk and parsley is placed in it. Greens languish in the oven to a thick paste. The resulting broth is cooled and filtered through cheesecloth. The resulting product is taken every hour for two tablespoons, and helps prevent leg swelling.
We recommend to watch a video on the preparation of parsley broth on milk from edema:
Infusions
From the roots and leaves
For making the infusion, the roots and parsley leaves are ground in a meat grinder. The resulting mass steamed with boiling water in a ratio of 1 to 2 and left in a warm place to infuse for 8-12 hours. After that, this infusion is filtered, and before using it, you can add lemon juice, honey to taste.
This infusion can not be consumed on an empty stomach, in order to avoid damage to the gastric mucosa. It can be drunk after a meal, and also used as a lotion against edema in the legs.
From seed
Parsley seed infusion is very effective.. It is prepared as follows: one tablespoon of seeds of greens is poured with a glass of boiling water and boiled for about 10 minutes over low heat. The resulting infusion is cooled and filtered.
This decoction is used before meals, 3 tablespoons, and in the case of edema, you should drink a third of a glass twice a day. It is recommended at the same time to take a break for three days after a two-day application, after which the treatment can be continued.
Decongestant tea
This tea is made from such pieces of parsley: fresh leaves, seeds and roots. The roots and leaves of the plant are ground in a meat grinder, seeds are added and placed in a glass jar.
Boiling water is poured, after which you should let the drink stand for about 7 minutes.. Brewed tea is filtered and then ready for use.
Tea is recommended to drink quite hot one cup every two hours. The taste can be improved by adding lemon, honey, lime or lemon balm.
We recommend to watch the video on the preparation of parsley anti-parsnage tea:
Bruising under the eyes
Mask with sour cream
This mask will help to quickly cope with the circles around the eyes, as well as reduce swelling.. To prepare the mask is taken finely chopped bunch of greens, from the resulting mass will need one teaspoon.
Gently mix it with two full tablespoons of sour cream. Apply around the eyes and on the eyelids, wait 15 minutes, wash off after use.
We recommend to watch a video about cooking a mask around the eyes of parsley with sour cream:
Lotion with green or black tea
For the preparation of lotion knead 100 gr. fresh herbs to highlight the juice.
Mix the juice with a teaspoon of brewed hard green or black tea.
Apply the lotion twice a day., he will refresh his face, remove puffiness and bags under his eyes.
Compress
To get rid of puffiness under the eyes, you can use a simple and uncomplicated recipe. You will need a large bunch of greens, which should be crushed to the consistency of gruel, using a mixer or blender.
This mixture should be put on the eyelids, fix with a cotton pad dipped in cold milk. After 15 minutes, remove the parsley for centuries, wash with cold water and get the expected result.
It should be noted that before treatment with folk remedies should go to the doctor for testing and accurate diagnosis. Infusions, decoctions and teas should be used only after prior consultation with your doctorand strictly adhere to its recommendations.
Conclusion
Thus, parsley is used not only to decorate the holiday table and to give the dishes a savory and refined taste, but also has healing properties. It allows you to remove fluid from the body and eliminates swelling in various parts of the body. For small edema, daily use of the plant in soups, salads and other dishes will help. For more severe edema, infusions, decoctions, teas, compresses, lotions or masks should be used.
