Parsley Juice

Species Name: Petroselinum crispum

Also Known As: Garden Parsley, curly parsley, and Italian flat leaf parsley.

Parsley is an herb, not a vegetable. Curly parsley has bright green, curly leaves and became very popular because it couldn’t be confused with fool’s parsley, a poisonous weed that resembled the flat leaf variety of parsley. The Italian flat-leaf parsley is a darker shade of green and has smooth flat leaves. Flat leaf parsley is more fragrant and offers a less bitter taste than the curly variety.

What is Parsley Juice? Parsley Juice is made from the stems and leaves of the parsley plant. Many herbalists recommend that Parsley Juice be combined with other juices as it is simply too powerful on its own. It is important to note that drinking over 1/2 cup of parsley juice per day can be toxic. Pregnant women should not drink Parsley Juice.

Parsley Juice Preparation:

Making Parsley Juice requires a juicer. If using curly parsley, make sure to soak it in water with a capful of apple cider vinegar and a sprinkle of salt for about 10 minutes before juicing, then rinse well. This is done because curly parsley is prone to holding on to dust and dirt.

You can mix parsley juice with other juices to make it more palatable. Here is one mixed juice recipe that includes parsley.

Parsley Juice Recipe:

• 4 Carrots
• 1 Apple
• 1/2 Beet; with greens
• Handful of parsley

Put all ingredients in juicer to make one serving of juice.

Home Remedies Using Parsley Juice:

Benefits of Parsley Juice:

Parsley Juice contains vitamin K, C, and A. It is also contains iron, folate, and two unusual components that provide unique health benefits. The first type is volatile oil components-including myristicin, limonene, eugenol, and alpha-thujene. The second type is flavonoids-including apiin, apigenin, crisoeriol, and luteolin.

The volatile oils in Parsley Juice, particularly myristicin, have been shown in animal studies to inhibit tumor formation particularly in the lungs. Qualifying as a "chemoprotective" food due to its volatile oils, Parsley helps neutralize particular carcinogens, including the benzopyrenes that are part of cigarette smoke and charcoal grill smoke.

Parsley Juice may be beneficial for the treatment of prostate, liver and spleen diseases, as well as anemia, arthritis, and microbial infections. It has also been found useful as a diuretic and laxative. Parsley juice is a great detoxifier and cleanser, which can cleanse a toxic colon and even help relieve bad breath or halitosis.

Parsley Juice may also be beneficial for:

• Bladder, kidney, and urinary tract problems
• Water retention
• Cancer prevention due to high anti-oxidant content
• Lung infection or asthma
• Reduce free radical damage
• Heart health
• Immune system booster
• Regulating monthly periods
• Vision health
• Wound healing

Side Effects of Parsley Juice:

Parsley Juice contains a high amount of oxalic acid and should be avoided by anyone at risk or suffering from kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, or with an easily irritated stomach. Parsley Juice should be avoided by pregnant women.

Parsley Juice should be consumed only in recommended doses as too much can be toxic. Side effects from Parsley juice include headache, giddiness, loss of balance, convulsions, and renal damage.