Parsley seeds - therapeutic effect and contraindications

Parsley curly is not only a popular culinary seasoning, but also a source of vitamins. Greenery and roots of a two-year-old plant are used by specialists of official and traditional medicine in the therapy of chronic pathologies of the urinary system and the gastrointestinal tract. But spicy parsley seeds contain not less biological active substances than stems, leaves and roots. Of these, it is very convenient to prepare medicinal infusions and decoctions for indoor and outdoor use. But do not forget about the accessory of parsley to medicinal plants, so before starting therapy, you should consult about its appropriateness and safety with your doctor.

Parsley seeds are used for the treatment of prostatitis, chronic cystitis, gastritis with high acidity

Characteristic features of

The medicinal properties of parsley seeds are due to their multicomponent chemical composition. They contain a large number of vitamins and micro- and macro elements, especially ascorbic acid. Regular use of infusions or the addition of seeds in vegetable salads increases the body's resistance to viral and bacterial infections, and serves as an excellent prophylaxis for colds. Also in the composition of plant raw materials are such useful compounds:

• trace elements magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, molybdenum, phosphorus;
• vitamins of group B - thiamine, pyridoxine, cyanocobalamin, riboflavin;
• retinol, carotene;
• phytoestrogens;
• flavonoids;
• tanning agents;
• glycosides;
• combination of essential oils.

High concentration of selenium in parsley seeds allows using them as an antioxidant. This microelement is necessary for the body to fight free radicals - the main cause of premature aging of cells and tissues. Selenium is part of the drugs that strengthen the protective forces of man, normalizing his psychoemotional state.

Parsley seeds are formed in the second year from the beginning of sowing. They should be collected after full maturation, when they have accumulated many biologically active substances. Fruits suitable for treatment are greyish-green, elongated, with a characteristic astringent aroma. Here's how the parsley seeds look on the photo:

Long-ovoid parsley seeds have a pleasant smell due to the content of essential oils

Medicinal properties of

When deciding to use parsley seeds for the treatment of any chronic pathology, their multifaceted effects on the human body should be taken into account. For example, the use of infusion for the therapy of inflammation in the bladder will lead to an improvement in appetite and possible weight gain. What are the useful properties of medicinal forms from seeds:

• increase the elasticity of blood vessels - veins, arteries, capillaries;
• stimulates the production of digestive enzymes by the pancreas, stomach and intestines;
• accelerate the metabolism and absorption of fats, proteins, carbohydrates;
• normalizes the functioning of endocrine glands - the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries;
• increase visual acuity;
• eliminates spasms of the smooth muscle of the internal organs;
• have a choleretic effect;
• promote the dissolution and excretion of calculi from the kidneys, liver, bladder;
• restores the optimal functioning of the central and autonomic nervous systems;
• eliminates rapid fatigue, weakness, apathy.

Thanks to the possibility of parsley seeds to accelerate the processes of metabolism, the regeneration of damaged tissues occurs faster. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and disinfectant activity of infusions from this plant material also contributes to healing.

Recommendation: Folk healers advise patients with gingivitis and stomatitis to chew 5-10 parsley seeds during the day. This method of treatment helps reduce the number of inflammatory foci in the oral cavity, restore the infected mucous membrane, get rid of the unpleasant odor.

Indications for use

In medicine, the ability of parsley seeds is actively used to excrete excess fluid from the body. Doctors recommend daily use of medicinal infusion to patients suffering from the deposition of salts in the joints. It helps tissues get rid of accumulated organic and inorganic compounds of uric acid, the main cause of arthrosis, gout, polyarthritis.

Parsley seeds need to be harvested at the end of summer after they have accumulated a supply of nutrients for wintering

Diuretic properties of fruits are also used in the therapy of arterial hypertension to eliminate swelling. Increasing urination gradually reduces blood pressure. In combination with a beneficial effect on the condition of blood vessels, this ability makes it possible to use infusion of parsley seeds as a preventative against exacerbations of hypertension. Vegetable raw materials are included in the fees and can be used alone in the therapy of the following diseases:

• chronic urological pathologies - cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system - tachycardia, arrhythmia;
• cataract, conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity;
• increased sweating;
• depressive states, increased anxiety and nervous excitability, insomnia, emotional instability.

It is interesting: Folk healers use infusion of parsley seeds for the treatment of chronic alcoholism. The tannins and essential oils contained in the plant, with constant use, contribute to the weakening of physical and psychological dependence.

Phytoestrogens, contained in large quantities in parsley seeds, normalize the hormonal background that is upset during menstruation or in menopause. Under the influence of curative infusion, the correct monthly cycle is restored, the volume of blood discharged decreases. And the use of parsley seeds during menopause helps a woman avoid hot flashes, sudden changes in mood, headaches and dizziness.

Pathology of the digestive system

But most often seeds are used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases - atrophic, catarrhal, mixed, superficial and erosive gastritis. Infusion of parsley fruits shows the following therapeutic activity:

• normalizes the acidity of gastric juice;
• promotes the healing of damaged mucous membranes;
• restores optimal cleavage and absorption of nutrients and biologically active substances.

In the treatment of gastric pathologies, spasmolytic properties of plant raw materials are widely used. The use of curative infusion allows a person to avoid the occurrence of stomach pain after eating. Parsley seeds contain essential oils, the combined effect of which on the digestive tract helps to reduce the severity of dyspeptic disorders - nausea, vomiting, rumbling and rumbling in the abdomen, diarrhea and excessive gas production.

For men

Parsley seeds are used as a part of the recipes of traditional medicine and as a one-component medicine for improving male potency and increasing sexual activity of the stronger sex. And all thanks to the high concentration of zinc and selenium, trace elements necessary for the production of testosterone. The contents of this male sex hormone depend on:

• libido;
• duration of sexual intercourse;
• number and quality of spermatozoa.

Fruits are also indispensable in the treatment of the inflammatory process in the prostate gland, provoked by pathogenic microbes. Therapy of prostatitis with parsley seeds is a multifaceted effect on the male body:

• decrease in the content of female sex hormones estrogens;
• normalization of blood circulation in pelvic organs, including in the prostate;
• decontamination of pathogenic bacteria;
• cupping of the inflammatory process;
• decrease in the severity of discomfort.

Regular use of medicinal infusion or decoction improves urination, eliminates stagnant phenomena in the prostate gland.

Contraindications

The therapeutic properties and contraindications of parsley seeds are directly dependent on compliance with medical recommendations relating to admission. Exceeding the dosages and duration of the therapeutic course can cause unpleasant side effects - nausea, diarrhea, the development of allergic reactions. Use of plant raw materials is strictly prohibited in the presence of such diseases:

• acute renal failure;Child bearing and lactation period;
• decreased blood pressure;
• acute inflammatory processes in the bladder and urethra.

Since many parsley seeds contain many biologically active compounds, people prone to develop allergic reactions should use caution with infusions and decoctions of plant material.

Note: Dosage forms of parsley seeds can be used not only for internal use. If daily to wipe the skin with freshly prepared infusion, after a few days, positive changes will be noticeable: mimic wrinkles, rashes and redness will disappear.

How to prepare curative infusion and decoction of

Infusion of parsley seeds has a greater therapeutic effectiveness, if consumed in freshly digested form. Due to the high content of essential oils, it has a rather specific taste, which can be improved by adding flower honey or thick jam. Prepare the infusion as follows:

1. Place 3 tbsp in a ceramic container. Spoons of dry seeds and brew 2 cups of boiling water.
2. Infuse for 2 hours, filter.
3. Take 50 ml 3 times daily after meals.

To get a decoction you can use both dry and fresh parsley seeds. When cooking, you must adhere to the following algorithm of action:

1. In a small enamel saucepan pour 5 tbsp.spoons of seeds and pour 0.5 liters of hot water.
2. Stir in a water bath for 2-3 minutes, then insist for about an hour.
3. Strain, drink 2 tbsp.spoon 3-4 times a day before eating.

Traditional healers recommend not using this vegetable raw material together with herbs showing diuretic activity - bear ears, staminate orthosiphon, cranberry leaf. This combination can trigger a sharp drop in blood pressure.

It's interesting: Just recently, an ointment from parsley and petroleum jelly was used to kill lice and fleas. This therapeutic effect is based on a huge amount of essential oils in the fruit of the plant.