Parsley is an herb that can be found in a wide variety of dishes, where it is most commonly used as a garnish.  It has a very mild flavor and is frequently used to neutralize stronger flavors such as garlic or oregano. It has also been widely recognized throughout history for its medicinal properties.                                                    

 

Reduces Inflammation

Inflammation is one of the most common causes of joint pain and related conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Parsley is rich in vitamin C, making it an incredibly beneficial herb to treat these problems.

 

Tumor Prevention

Although not commonly used in tea, a component of parsley called myristicin has been found to be effective at inhibiting the growth of tumors, and makes an excellent medicinal drink. A study conducted on the effect of parsley-leaf oil on tumor growth in mice found that myristicin was effective at reducing both the spread and growth of tumors in the stomach and lungs.

The study found that mice treated with parsley-leaf oil had significant inhibition of tumors throughout their bodies. 

 

Treats Nerve Damage

Parsley juice was also found to be an effective for improving the nervous system. Long-term exposure to cadmium through air, water, soil, and food can lead to cancer and organ system toxicity, but researchers found that mice with cadmium poisoning that were treated with parsley juice showed significant improvement in behavioral changes and enjoyed beneficial antioxidant effects.

 

Now that you know all about the wonderful benefits of parsley, here is how to make an incredibly healthy parsley-based tea:

Ingredients

  • 4-5 sprigs of parsley
  • 1/4 or 1/2 lemon (optional)
  • 3 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon of honey (optional)

 

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a low boil.
  2. Place lemon and parsley into cup or container of choice (One that can hold hot liquid).
  3. Hold or place the stems so that they are not submerged while you carefully pour the hot water into the container.
  4. Let steep for five minutes.

Remove lemon and parsley and add in honey as an additional sweetener, if preferred.