Parsley Tea - Health Benefits

Parsley Tea Benefits

The health benefits of parsley tea may include anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour, anti-cancer, antioxidant, stimulant, antispasmodic, relaxant, and detoxifying properties. These benefits are derived from the possibly wide range of minerals, nutrients and antioxidants in this tea, such as iron, vitamin A, B, and C, as well as eugenol, limonene, apigenin, luteolin, and other active compounds that can be found in parsley.

May Relieve Respiratory Distress

This herbal tea is often recommended for people suffering from asthma or other respiratory conditions. Beta-carotene, found in parsley, has directly been linked to lowering asthma risk, while the other infection-fighting vitamins and compounds(found in the tea) help loosen phlegm and mucus, and neutralize the underlying bacterial infection that may be causing the congestion, according to a study conducted by a team of researchers from the UK.

Scientifically known as Petroselinum crispum, the parsley plant is an easily recognized and widely used plant, often as a garnish, but more and more for its impressive medicinal benefits. The two variants you have likely seen are curly and Italian parsley, both of which have similar chemical makeups and medicinal applications. The diverse blend of minerals and volatile compounds that can be found in parsley may provide its powerful impact on human health, which is why parsley tea is becoming such a popular natural remedy!

Parsley tea may perhaps have the abilities to detoxify the body, stimulate the immune system, improve vision, protect against chronic disease, prevent tumor formation, aid heart health, lower inflammation, freshen your breath, shield against asthma, regulate menstruation and lower the risk of birth defects. This powerful tea should not be used by everyone, particularly pregnant women, those with pre-existing kidney disorders, and people using blood-thinning medications.

According to a study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacalogy, parsley tea is known as a diuretic substance, meaning that it can stimulate urination and the general cleansing of the bladder and kidneys. Diuretics may help the body to rapidly eliminate excess toxins, fats, salts, and water and reduce the strain on the kidneys.

Parsley tea may also help to lower the occurrence of bladder infections and kidney stones, says a study published by the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care. However, another study published in the Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation found no significant difference in the health of 10 subjects who drank daily 1,200 ml of parsley leaf tea for 2 weeks, as against who drank plain water of the same quantity. Thus, further studies are required to corroborate this.

How to Make Parsley Tea?

Making parsley tea is very easy, provided you have parsley (dried or fresh), water, and any natural sweeteners you may prefer. Fresh parsley leaves are usually recommended, but if you don’t have an herb garden, or if it is the dead of winter, dried parsley leaves will work perfectly well. Follow the simple steps below if you want to make this delicious and nutritious herbal tea!

Ingredients

30 grams of parsley leaves (fresh or dried)
2 cups of water
1 tsp lemon syrup
1 tsp of honey

Instructions

To make parsley tea, remove fresh parsley leaves from the stems and pat the leaves dry.
Meanwhile, bring two cups of water to a boil in the pot.
Add the parsley leaves to the water for about 1 minute before taking the pot off the heat.
Allow the leaves to steep for approximately 10 minutes in the hot water.
Pour mixture through strainer or coffee filter into a cup.
Add honey and lemon syrup to taste, if desired, and then enjoy!

Contribution by LB - CFS Member