Parsley\ncontains useful amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium, and it is an\nexcellent source of vitamins A, K and C. According to Healthline<\/a>,\njust two tablespoons of parsley provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vitamin A: 12% of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vitamin C: 16% of the RDI<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vitamin K: 154% of the RDI<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, how\ndo these vitamins help you? The vitamin A plays an important role in immunity,\neye health and in improving skin conditions. Vitamin C is a well-known immune\nbooster, improves heart health and acts as a powerful antioxidant. While\nvitamin K supports bone and heart health. It is also an essential nutrient in\nthe blood clotting process, thereby preventing excessive bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other\nbenefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies<\/a> show that other benefits you can gain from eating parsley regularly\ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Herbalists<\/a>\nalso use parsley to ease indigestion, colic and menstrual pain. This is because\nit contains an essential oil named apiole which relaxes the nervous system, and\nis particularly useful in digestive complaints that arise due to stress or\nanxiety. The herb also promotes menstruation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warnings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \nAlthough parsley is a safe herb to consume on a daily basis, according\nto Herbal\nReality<\/a>, women should avoid it during the early stages\nof pregnancy. It is also recommended that people with hyperoxaluria<\/a>\n(excessive oxalate excretion in the urine) avoid foods, such as parsley, that\nare high in oxalates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Consuming\nparsley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \nParsley is such an easy herb to add to your diet. It can be added to\nalmost any savoury dish and is a significant ingredient in salads such as\ntabouli. It can also be added to smoothies and juices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nYou can make parsley tea by pouring 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2\nteaspoons of parsley and letting it steep 5-10 minutes. A medicinal dose is\nconsidered to be three cups a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nFinally, if you want to ward off a cold or flu, try eating chopped, raw\ngarlic wrapped in parsley leaves. The parsley will not only add its own useful\ndose of vitamin C but will help mask the strong odour of the garlic. It\u2019s a\nwin-win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n While parsley is a common herb, many people are unaware of its broad health benefits. 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