Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a species of Petroselinum in the family Apiaceae, native to the central Mediterranean region (southern Italy, Algeria and Tunisia), naturalized elsewhere in Europe, and widely cultivated as an herb, a spice and a vegetable. Apigenin, a chemical found in great quantities in parsley, has been found to have potent anti-cancer activity. It works by inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels that feed a tumor. Parsley appears to increase diuresis by inhibiting the Na+/K+-ATPase pump in the kidney, thereby enhancing sodium and water excretion while increasing potassium re absorption. It is commonly believed that when chewed, parsley can freshen bad breath, especially from eating garlic. Parsley is a rich source of bioactive phytochemicals such as carotenoids, which are known to exert various positive biological effects and it is antimicrobial. Parsley seed extract can reduce blood pressure (hypotensive), possibly due to its diuretic effects.

• Add fresh parsley to all your meals or chew on it.
• Boil some fresh parsley in a pot of water. Let it simmer for twenty minutes. Put it in a cup and add some honey and a dash of tea. You can also drink this as a juice. Drink a cup at least once a day.
• Mix parsley with orange juice. Drink one glass every morning.
• Add a couple of drops of parsley oil in olive oil. Apply it to affected area.