Parsley root is a root vegetable in the carrot family. It is shaped like a carrot but thin like a parsnip. Its taste is a mix of carrots and celery and it produces green parsley leaves. Parsley root is a common vegetable served throughout Europe and can be eaten raw or cooked.1
Parsley Root Health Uses and Health Benefits
Parsley was traditionally used in Greek herbal medicine for digestive conditions such as gas and bloating. It’s also used as a diuretic to promote urination and detoxifying the gallbladder and kidneys to prevent urinary tract infections. Parsley root also anti-spasmodic properties that help with muscle and nerves spasms and well as menstrual cramping.1,2
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