Parsley, that funny little green sprout that restaurants put on your plate for garnish, is really a wonderful herb to help cleanse your body from unwanted toxins.  Well, don’t eat it, but rather you should look into eating the root of the parsley plant. On second thought, you can eat it because of the chlorophyll in parsley provides a great breath freshener.  Parsley root has been used for centuries by many civilizations as a remedy for various digestive problems, liver and kidney problems, menstrual problems and cleansing the blood of unwanted toxins.  Parsley contains many B-vitamins, vitamins A, C, E and K.  It also contains beta-carotene, chlorophyll, coumarins, flavonoids and essential oils like apiole and eugenol.  There is also a high percentage of an amino acid called histidine which is believed to stunt the development of tumors.

Parsley root has been mostly used to treat gastrointestinal disorders but has also known to have been used to regulate blood sugar levels. Because parsley root has been an effective treatment for liver problems, physicians have been prescribing it to help dissolve and pass kidney stones and gallstones.  It is believed to increase circulation to the digestive tract so that is why it can be found on your plate at restaurants.  It is not just there for decoration.  Parsley root is an exceptional diuretic and can help reduce water weight by increasing urination thus flushing away excess toxins in the body.  By flushing out your system and increasing urination, parsley root may help to lower your blood pressure and relieve hypertension.  Parsley root contains a high amount of Vitamin C (more than oranges) and also is a great source of iron, potassium, calcium, potassium, folic acid and manganese.  Parsley root can trigger uterine contractions so it should be avoided by pregnant women.  Also people suffering from kidney infections should steer clear of ingesting parsley root.