herbs

Dried parsley can be used as an ingredient in many recipes. It will enhance the flavor of soups and stews and is often combined with other herbs in Italian-inspired recipes. Parsley has antibacterial properties when used as an extract. A test-tube study demonstrated that the extract showed significant antibacterial activity against yeast, molds and an infection-causing bacterium. It contains many powerful antioxidants that prevent cellular damage from molecules called free radicals. The main antioxidants in parsley are flavonoids, carotenoids and vitamin C. Parsley is packed with vitamin K, which is an essential nutrient in bone health. While vitamin K promotes bone health, the wealth of vitamin C found in it serves as an excellent immune system booster. It is already general knowledge that vitamin C plays a vital role in preventing common diseases such as colds and influenza

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Eating parsley in food amounts is fine, but parsley in larger medicinal amounts is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth during pregnancy. Parsley has been used to cause an abortion and to start menstrual flow.