Parsley decoction
Parsley It is considered a folk healer - a plant that can be effectively used to treat various diseases. A decoction from it, prepared in the right way, becomes a concentrated source of all vitamins.
Beneficial features
Parsley decoction has found wide application in various fields, and it is used as follows:
- to reduce sweating;
- to relieve itching and redness after insect bites;
- to improve the work of mental activity;
- to increase potency.
Harm
With excessively frequent use of the decoction, there can be unpleasant consequences for the body:
- muscle cramps;
- muscle pain;
- nausea, vomiting;
- migraine;
- bowel disorder;
- sudden weight loss;
- dehydration.
Since parsley decoction has a diuretic effect, exceeding the dosage can lead to the loss of a large amount of useful fluid from the body.
Harm and contraindications
Parsley decoction is contraindicated in the following cases:
- during pregnancy;
- with urolithiasis;
- in diseases of the bladder.
Contraindications for pregnant women are due to the fact that parsley decoction causes blood flow to the uterus and genitals, which can threaten premature birth or miscarriage.
In acute infections of the kidneys and bladder, a decoction of parsley, which has a strong diuretic effect, will increase the load on these organs.
Application
In medicine
Parsley decoction is a remedy often used in medicine. It is used for the following purposes:
- to normalize the menstrual cycle;
- to restore the body of a woman after childbirth;
- to relieve pain associated with the menstrual cycle;
- for the treatment of kidney diseases;
- to normalize the work of the cardiovascular system;
- to lower cholesterol levels;
- to lower blood pressure;
- to restore normal bowel function;
- for the treatment of flatulence;
- with anemia;
- to strengthen the immune system.
There are several parsley decoction recipes that can be successfully used to treat these diseases.
Recipe from the roots on the water
In order to prepare a decoction of parsley roots, you need to finely chop the roots. Then 50 g of these roots are boiled in 250 ml of water for a couple of minutes. After removing from heat, the broth should be infused for 30 minutes. It is required to use it before meals three times a day, one tablespoon.
From roots in milk
A decoction of parsley roots can also be cooked in milk. This will require two dozen tablespoons of finely chopped roots. They are poured with 500 ml of milk and kept on low heat until the volume is reduced by half. Then the broth is filtered and consumed in a tablespoon before meals several times a day.
From stems and leaves
For a decoction, you can take the stems with leaves. To do this, they are crushed, after which a tablespoon of greens is poured into 250 ml of water and boiled over low heat for 1-2 minutes. Then the broth should be infused for half an hour. It must be filtered and consumed 2-3 tablespoons before meals three times a day.
In cosmetology
A decoction of parsley helps to restore the skin and restore its tone. It is equally useful for both dry and oily skin, normalizing the functioning of the skin glands. A decoction of parsley allows you to get rid of age spots and make freckles paler.Actively use a decoction and withering of the skin.
The decoction can be prepared as follows:
- 45 g of parsley leaves are poured into 0.5 liters of water;
- The broth is boiled over low heat for 4-5 minutes, then infused for half an hour;
- After cooling, the broth is filtered and poured into a separate container.
How to apply:
- You can freeze it in ice molds, which are then rubbed on the face. This will help relieve swelling, eliminate spots.
- If you moisten a cotton pad with a decoction and wipe your face with it, then the skin will look fresher. It will become more elastic and smoother.
- To get rid of bags and bruises under the eyes, a cotton pad is soaked in the decoction, which is applied to the eyelids for 7-10 minutes.
A decoction of parsley with lemon helps to whiten freckles and age spots or make them less noticeable; see the recipe and application in the next video.
When losing weight
A decoction of parsley is actively used to combat excess weight. It does not contain a large number of calories, but at the same time it normalizes fat metabolism and removes excess fluid from the body.
To prepare a decoction of parsley, which will help fight extra pounds, use the following ratio: for every couple of teaspoons of chopped parsley, there are 250 ml of water. The broth is boiled over low heat for several minutes. Then it cools down and is filtered.
The decoction is recommended to use 0.5 cups when hunger appears. It will help reduce appetite and relieve the feeling of false hunger, so that you do not have to snack in between. The duration of this effect is about a couple of hours. To achieve results, the decoction should be taken every day, but after some time you need to take a break.
Great idea) I will freeze the decoction and refresh my face in this way. Thank you!