The fairy tale of the parsley (in german "Petersilie")
His name was Peter. Her name was Silie. Both were young and complicated guys. Make life difficult for each other. Then a magician intervened. Combined both into one being, into the Peter-Silie (german word for parsley). Peter becomes the root and Silie becomes the herb. And from both together sprouted blossoms and seeds.
The plant character parsley suits the type of person who has a clumsy hand in dealing with others, who blames himself and grudges little things. It manages to create disagreements everywhere. Parsley root has a positive influence on our thinking, while leaves and seeds have a positive effect on our emotional life.
The plant character parsley suits the type of person who has a clumsy hand in dealing with others, who blames himself and grudges little things. It manages to create disagreements everywhere. Parsley root has a positive influence on our thinking, while leaves and seeds have a positive effect on our emotional life.
Parsley protects the lungs from carcinogenic substances: it has the power to neutralize toxic substances from smoke and fumes. This is mainly due to their essential oils Apiol and Myristicin, which have been proven to render part of cigarette smoke harmless.
Parsley has a detoxifying, invigorating and aphrodisiac effect: the draining effect ensures that the urinary tract is flushed out. Parsley promotes blood formation and strengthens the heart, which in turn has an invigorating effect on the organism. Both men and women benefit from the aphrodisiac effects, so it was said that warriors were strictly forbidden to eat parsley, lest they be distracted by butterflies in their stomachs during battles.
Parsley helps with menstrual cramps. Since the essential oil Apiol strengthens the contractions of the uterus, it is advised not to eat large amounts of parsley during pregnancy, as it can cause a miscarriage.
Parsley gives us fresh energy. Chewed fresh, it drives away bad breath and reduces itching after a mosquito bite. Parsley beautifies the skin, prevents gout and rheumatism, helps with coughs and regulates digestion.
Tip: Pour boiling water over two teaspoons of chopped fresh parsley, preferably the flat-leaf kind, and leave to steep for ten minutes. Two to three cups taken daily for a week acts as a spring cleaning from the inside. Do not use if you have kidney problems or are pregnant!
References: With the herbal pastor throughout the year by Hermann-Josef Weidinger and Friederike Ostermeyer (author)
