October 30, 2022
Herb of the Week: Parsley
by Gia Yaccarino
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Parsley
Benefits
- Loaded with Vitamin K, A, folate, potassium, calcium, magnesium and antioxidants
- Can help reduce blood pressure
- Can help reduce bloating
- Aid in digestion
Uses
- Add to soups, stocks and sauces
- Parsley Tea – Steep 3 tablespoons fresh (1 tablespoon dry) parsley in 1 cup of boiling water for about 10 minutes. Strain and enjoy
- Throw into a salad
Caution
- Those with severe renal problems, like acute or chronic renal failure or nephrotic syndrome
- Those on anticoagulant medications like warfarin (due to the Vitamin K content)
- Parsley tea should not be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women, as it may increase the risk of miscarriage and hinder milk production. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/parsley-tea-pregnancy#risks
Safe for Cats and Dogs: yes – in moderation