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The Little Known Powers of Parsley - Page 2


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Jul 28, 2002


By the Middle Ages, Parley was used in cooking and as a medicinal plant throughout Europe, recommended for kidney and liver disorders as well as plague, jaundice, and asthma, even as a treatment against hair lice.

The ancients weren't far wrong, as is often the case. Parsley is "a course in vitamin therapy all by itself", according to Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs. This little herb is packed with Vitamins A, B, Calcium, Iron, and more Vitamin C per volume than an orange.

For nutrition alone, Parsley makes an important addition to the diet...to be consumed, not just sit there and look pretty!

Next article: The Power of Parsley: Part Two
We'll discuss the modern Medicinal Uses of Parsley, Gardening with Parsley and the variety of Magical uses as well. Stay tuned!

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1.   Jul 29, 2002 9:19 AM
Great article! It's is very well written and your research is awesome. I know the medicinal uses for parsley and the culinary, but I didn't know the histroy and myth associated with it. Now I do, than ...

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