~Parsley~

Parsley (Petroselinum

sativum)Apart from being widely used as a condiment in our kitchens, it has a lot of medicinal benefits to offer…mainly due to its content of Volatile Oils!These volatile oils are derived from its dried seeds by steam distillation.They include: Apiole, Myristicin, Pinene and Tetramethoxyallyl benzene.

Health Benefits:• Improves appetite.• Antiseptic, antimicrobial and astringent.• Relieves indigestion and gas.• Relieves the pain of gout and arthritis.• Increases the frequency of urination.• Promotes the removal of toxins from body.• Lowers blood pressure and reduces risk of heart attack.