Have you
noticed that nice green garnish on the side of your dish in restaurants? Well,
now is the time to start consuming it. Lung cancer is one of the most common
causes of death throughout the world. According to American Lung Cancer
Association, “lung cancer causes more deaths than the next three most common
cancers combined – colon, breast and pancreatic.”
About 75-80%
of the lung cancer cases come from a cancer known as non-small cell lung cancer
(NSCL).
You probably
wonder what does parsley has to do with cancer treatments? Believe it or not,
it is more than a garnish for your meals.
The journal
Pub Med published a study according to which apigenin can destroy cancer cells
up to 86% in vitro, or in a petri dish. Apigening is a substance found in
parsley, meaning this herb can be used in the treatment of this deadly disease.
Parsley is
not the only gift of nature that contains apigening, but it is still the
richest source of this flavonoid. Oranges, celery, onion, oregano, artichoke,
coriander, chamomile tea and red wine are also packed with great amounts of
apigenin.
Ready for
some more surprises? Dried parsley you have been used in cooking has much more
apigenin than fresh parsley.
Dried
parsley contains about 4.5% of pure apigenin.
In 2005
Chinese scientists conducted a study and found that apigenin inhibits cell
proliferation of lung cancer lines. This study also showed that the combination
of apigenin and anti-tumor medication is amazingly effective in inhibiting
cancer growth in lung, breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate and colon cancer.
Modern
findings only support what ancient cultures have known for centuries
2000 years
ago, parsley was first cultivated in the Mediterranean for medicinal purpose.
It is so
powerful in breaking down kidney stones that a government advisory panel in
Germany approved it as an agent for prevention and remedy for kidney stones.
Ancient
Chinese combined celery, peppermint and parsley to protect vision
Parsley is
rich in vitamin K, A, C, B-complex, iron, magnesium, chlorophyll and essential
amino acids.
It is a
potent antioxidant, meaning it is great for the lungs. Parsley can increase the
oxygen intake, enhance antioxidant level in brain, regulate blood pressure and
destroy bacteria and fungal infections in the body.
The PubMed
study suggested that epidemiological studies, including the one based on
parsley, outline the connection between cancer and environmental factors and
lifestyle choices. This is a great base for cancer research as a preventive,
and bring cancer sufferers their hope back.
Eat parsley
as much as you can, improve your health and protect your organism against
different ailments and even cancer. Parsley tea is one of the easiest way to
include this miraculous herb in your diet. Here is how to make it:
Parsley Tea
Finely chop
14 og parsley root and pour in 200 ml of boiling water.
Let the
liquid boil for another 5 minutes. Close the pot and leave it covered for 15
minutes. Strain.
For optimal
results, drink three cups of parsley tea per day.
In
alternative medicine parsley is appreciated as a powerful diuretic and it is
one of the most efficient remedies for kidney stones. Parsley tea also helps in
cases of urinary infections.
Always use
the root and the leaves of the herb to make a nice cup of tea.
Posted by:
Bhupendra Jesrani <jesranibd@yahoo.co.in>
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