Parsley is commonly added in cooking, but this herb apparently has numerous medicinal properties too.  This green herb is a nutritional powerhouse with vitamins A, B, C and K, and minerals like iron and potassium.

It plays a role in preventing the degenerative effects of diabetes on the liver, balances blood sugar, and helps with long-term weight balance.

Additionally, parsley has been shown to lower the risk of cancer, protect the blood vessels, fight inflammation in the body, boost the immune system, and protect from a wide variety of diseases – from atherosclerosis, diabetes and colon cancer to asthma.

Yet, it is one of the most effective ways to naturally treat swollen feet. Therefore it is also popular among people who need to lose weight fast before an important event, as it eliminates the excess fluids from the body.

Swellings in the feet are a result of the buildup of water, known as edema, which is usually caused by pregnancy.

Moreover, edema can also be caused by the excessive consumption of processed and salty foods, a sedentary lifestyle, PMS, and the use of certain medications.  Parsley is a potent natural remedy that has been used for centuries, and it is one of the best natural diuretics we can use.

It also supports the function of the kidneys, and if they do their work adequately, water will remain in the body for a shorter time, and this will lower the risk of edema. Additionally, parsley is rich in potassium, so unlike chemical diuretics, it will maintain healthy potassium levels in the body.

Here is how to prepare parsley tea at home:

Boil a pot of water, and pour a cup into a teacup. Then, add a quarter of chopped fresh parsley leaves. Leave to steep for 5-7 minutes, strain, and drink it.

You should aim to drink up to two quarts of parsley tea daily.

Sources:
juicing-for-health.com
www.chatelaine.com