Parsley oil
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This rather attractive plant with carved leaves of bright green color is native to all regions of the world that are characterized by temperate climates. Parsley is a native of Greece, where its healing properties have been known for a long time. By the way, it was believed that the best parsley grows in Macedonia, and today it is widely cultivated in European and Asian countries, as well as in the United States.
Not only foliage with stems and roots is used by humans for a variety of purposes - parsley oil is also in great demand. Parsley essential oil is usually obtained from the leaves and sometimes roots of the plant, but it is mainly obtained from seeds, the composition of which is much richer in oils compared to other parts of this aromatic grass.
The main components of leaf-based parsley oil are apiol, which is also called parsley camphor), pinene, and apiolaldehyde. Parsley oil produced from the plant's seeds contains much less apiol, but its main component is myristicin along with some fellandrene, myrcene, pinene and other nutrients.
For the purpose of aromatherapy, parsley oil from the seeds of the plant is most often used, which is characterized by a color from yellow to amber and a saturated wood-spicy aroma. Parsley oil from leaves and seeds, in turn, can serve as a food flavor, especially in the manufacture of meat products, sauces, canned vegetables and some drinks.
In the past, this essential oil was recognized as an effective natural agent for the treatment of the organs of the genitourinary system, and today its antipyretic with antiseptic properties have become known. Thanks to them, this valuable oil is actively used in the therapy of wound surfaces, as well as colds. In addition, parsley oil has exhalating properties and is capable of purifying human blood.
Due to its antispasmodic, diuretic, tonic and laxative properties, parsley oil is recommended to be used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system. The content of a considerable amount of iron and vitamin C in the composition of this natural concentrate has a beneficial effect on the immune and circulatory systems of the human body.
Parsley oil is extremely useful when a person is subject to excessive nervous stress and mental stress, as it helps to perfectly relieve stress and stimulate brain activity. Many people know about the property of parsley oil, which is to relieve swelling, which is simply indispensable when the liquid is retained in the body.
899 kCal parsley oils
Energy value of parsley oil (Ratio of proteins, fats, carbohydrates - ju):
Proteins: 0 g (~ 0 kCal)
Fats: 99.9 g (~ 899 kCal)
Carbohydrates: 0 g (~ 0 kCal)
Energy ratio (b | y): 0% | 100% | 0%