The benefits and healing properties of parsley are due to a wide range of biologically active substances that make up all parts of the plant. This article is devoted to the diuretic effect, which has a spicy plant.
Is parsley a diuretic?
Parsley, being one of the most famous and popular spicy oilseeds, which is used by chefs from all over the world to enrich food with spicy aromas and savory flavors, is also a medicinal raw material. Moreover, all parts of the plant, from seeds to roots, have one or another health effect for the body.
Important! Various dosage forms (tinctures, decoctions, juices) made from different parts of parsley have a visible effect in cases of inflammation of the bladder, as well as remove excess salts.
A large number of diseases cause edematous states provoked by disorders in the removal of excess fluid from the body. Whether parsley is a diuretic (diuretic) agent is definitely a positive answer.
Chemical and vitamin composition
Greens and root parts, seeds contain a variety of essential and fatty oils, organic acids, mono- and disaccharides, valuable dietary fibers, fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Vitamin composition is represented by vitamins B, E, K, H, A, PP, ascorbic acid, choline. Mineral components: Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, P. 
Beneficial features
A positive effect on the body when eating spicy grass is the following manifestations:
- prevention and treatment of arthritis;
- normalizes the work of the organs of internal secretion, accelerates regeneration processes in organs and damaged tissues;
- increases the production of collagen - the main protein of connective tissue;
- hemoglobin level in the blood is normalized. The presence of folic acid avoids anemia;
- strengthening the walls of arteries, veins and small capillaries. Tones blood vessels;
- neutralization and removal of free radicals from the body, acceleration of carbohydrate metabolism;
- pronounced anti-inflammatory effect;
- lower blood sugar levels;
- normalization of blood pressure and heart rate;
- prevention of rhinitis (allergic, respiratory);
- normalization of high acidity of gastric juice;
- prevention and treatment of oral diseases;
- It has a therapeutic effect in pyelonephritis (inflammation of the renal tubules);
- improves eyesight;
- acceleration of skin regeneration after injuries and operations;
- diuretic effect.
Familiarize yourself with the healing properties of parsley infusion.
Rules for the preparation and use of parsley broth as a diuretic
For the preparation of a decoction with diuretic properties, should be 1 tsp. crushed parsley seeds pour 250 ml of boiling water and infuse the mixture for 9 hours, then drink the resulting infusion as a single dose. The diuretic effect has a green part of the plant, ground to a mushy state and diluted with warm water before use. It is worth paying attention to another recipe. 
You will need:
- water - 0.5 l;
- fresh or dry parsley - 50 g.
Cooking method:
- The leaves and stems are finely crushed and poured into a refractory dish filled with water.
- The resulting mixture is heated to low heat and allowed to boil after boiling for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and leave for 30 minutes to infuse.
Important! As the main healing ingredient you can use parsley root.
Take the decoction after straining (through cheesecloth, strainer) 2 times a day, morning and evening, on an empty stomach. Reception course - 2-3 weeks. Store medicinal liquid in a glass jar.
Possible contraindications to use
Despite the undoubted benefit of a spicy plant, there are contraindications to its use:
- Allergy.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Epilepsy.
- Gout.
- Urolithiasis disease.
- Nephritis, pyelonephritis.
- Peptic ulcer in the acute phase.
- Disorders of calcium metabolism.
Do not abuse the spice of healthy people, because due to the high content of highly active substances, with excessive consumption can cause nausea, headaches, reduced muscle tone.
Did you know? Possessing an effective medicinal and cosmetic "gift", parsley, in large doses, becomes poison.
A huge number of people consume parsley daily as a flavoring additive to many dishes. Due to the richest chemical composition, from all its parts make healing preparations that facilitate and treat many ailments. However, we must not forget about moderation in the process of consumption.
