Parsley Tea
Parsley Tea... and Thee
Why drink parsley tea? Because of its many health benefits. This tea was used in the World War One era, to help with kidney problems after patients had suffered from dysentery. German and Chinese herbalists currently recommend that their clients drink parsley tea, because it may control high blood pressure. The Cherokee Indians used the tea as a tonic that could strengthen the bladder of those who drank it. Many people have found that it helps them.
You can use parsley tea to gargle with, and it has been shown to be helpful in the treatment of bladder, liver and kidney obstructions. If you add lemon and honey flavoring, it can make an excellent cold remedy. It is especially helpful if you drink it warm before you go to bed, when it may help to loosen the cough you get from colds and the flu.
Parsley tea has been said to lessen the severity of asthma attacks, and it may help with problems related to fluid retention and urinary tract infections. It has sometimes been shown to help nursing mothers make more milk, but it is not recommended for pregnant women in anything but small doses.
This tea has been helpful in soothing the nerves and tension associated with pre-menstrual syndrome, and it helps the bloating that sometimes occurs during menstruation. It can be an aid in relieving cramps and headaches associated with periods, and its stimulant faculties may help regulate clotted, delayed or irregular flow of blood during menstruation.
Herbal enthusiasts enjoy parsley tea to help lessen menopause's affects on women. And the root has been utilized to make a compound that helps to fight jaundice, water retention and kidney stones.
To make herbal tea from parsley, pour a cup of boiling water over the parsley, and then cover it and let it sit for about five minutes. Strain and drink. Use about one quarter cup of fresh parsley if you're using fresh, or 2 teaspoonfuls if you're using dried parsley. If you make your tea from seeds, use two teaspoonfuls of seeds, and in all cases use the same directions for preparation, above.
You will generally use the leaves of parsley to make tea. If you make a tea from the seeds, though, it is said to be helpful to relieve symptoms of arthritis and rheumatism. Do NOT drink parsley tea from SEEDS if you are pregnant – it can cause damage to the fetus.
Summing up all the helpful values of this tea, it has been used:
For removing excess water from your body
For boosting kidney function
For contracting the uterus, after childbirth
As a diuretic
For rheumatism
To ease menstrual pain and bloating
As a detoxifier
For menstrual irregularity
For gout and arthritis
For slimming down
All this from a tea that also has a calming and soothing affect on people who drink it. Check with your doctor to make sure it's OK for you to use, and then enjoy parsley tea and help your body stay in sync.