Many consider parsley an excellent seasoning, but not everyone knows what its juice is useful for. From the article you will learn about the chemical composition and properties of the juice of this plant, its use in cosmetology, as well as about the necessary actions for the independent preparation of this tool.

Chemical composition

Parsley juice consists of such beneficial substances:

• vitamins: A, B, C, E, PP, K;
• choline;
• beta carotene;
• macronutrients: magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, potassium;
• trace elements: iron, manganese, iodine, copper, silicon, selenium, zinc.

Did you know? Among the famous fans of parsley were the Queen of France of the XVI century, Catherine de Medici and the Emperor of the VIII century Franks Charles the Great.

This product also contains a small amount of calories, for 100 ml of parsley juice accounts for 47 kcal.

Properties of Parsley Juice

Before use, you should study the positive properties of this product, as well as its possible negative effect on the body.

Beneficial features

• Among the properties that have a beneficial effect on the body, the following can be noted:
• normalization of the adrenal gland and thyroid gland;
• help with urinary system dysfunction;
• cleansing blood vessels and preventing the appearance of blood clots;
• elimination of toxins and reduction of inflammation;
• help for the digestive system, activation of intestinal motility, the fight against dysbiosis;
• reduction of inflammation in the gallbladder and help with gallstone disease;
• treatment of eye diseases such as cataracts, conjunctivitis, ophthalmia;
• reduction of eye fatigue when used in a computer;
• help with pain during menstruation and with an irregular menstrual cycle;
• skin condition improvement, help in getting rid of freckles, wrinkles and age spots;
• help with bruises and insect bites.

Did you know? In ancient Rome, parsley was given to the gladiators before the battles in order to increase strength and gain fearlessness.

Possible contraindications and harm

• Despite the beneficial properties of the product, you must also know about possible contraindications for its use, such as:
• individual intolerance;
• exacerbation of gastritis and stomach ulcers;
• kidney disease
• pregnancy (due to the influence of the product on increasing the tone of the uterus, its use by a woman in position can cause premature birth).

Features of application in cosmetology

The composition of this plant is rich in various useful elements, which helps to actively use it in the field of cosmetology.

Ice cubes

Parsley juice ice is intended for refreshing and toning the skin, preventing the appearance of wrinkles and age spots on it. Such ice cubes are suitable for all skin types, but are most recommended for aging and losing tone.

To make such a tool, you must:

1. Take 2-3 bunches of parsley without breaking the petioles.
2. Put the greens in the juicer, pour the liquid into the molds and freeze.

Use such cubes twice a day to wipe the face. Ice cubes from concentrated juice tighten the skin well and lead to drying of oily skin. You can also dilute the plant juice with mineral water in equal proportions before freezing in order to achieve easy skin cleansing.

Important! It is necessary to refrain from rubbing the skin with ice cubes made from parsley juice if there are dilated vessels, wounds, ulcers and inflammations on the face.

For whitening purposes

This plant is often used to cleanse and whiten the skin.

To remove age spots from the skin:

1. Take parsley and dandelion at the rate of 1: 1, finely chop them until liquid appears.
2. Pour in a small amount of mineral water.
3. Insist the mixture for 12 hours.
4. Apply to skin for 30 minutes.

To whiten the skin around the eyes and get rid of dark circles:

1. Take 20 ml of freshly brewed strong black tea.
2. Add some parsley juice to the tea.
3. Dip cotton pads in this solution and apply them to the skin near the eyes for 15 minutes.

Acne

Actively use the plant in the presence of acne and acne.

To get rid of this unpleasant problem, you should:

1. Pass a bunch of parsley through a meat grinder, juicer, or chop it using a blender.
2. Take cheesecloth and strain the mixture through it.
3. Squeezed out liquid needs to be applied to problem areas of the skin 2-3 times a day, the course of procedures is 1 month.

Important! Before applying funds from parsley juice, the skin must be cleaned with a tonic or a special milk.

Since oily prone skin suffers from a large number of acne, lotion can also be prepared and used.

To make it, you will need:

1. Take the roots and leaves of parsley 1 tbsp. spoon, grind them.
2. Pour them with hot water and warm in a water bath for half an hour.
3. Cool and squeeze using cheesecloth to get fluid.
4. Pour 1 tbsp. a spoonful of alcohol.
5. Apply lotion to wipe the face twice a day.

Nourishing mask

Due to the large number of useful components in the composition of the plant in question, a nourishing face mask can be made from its juice.

To make such a mask, you need:

1. Take 100-200 grams of parsley and chop it until liquid appears.
2. Pour a little water into the greens, put on a small fire and bring to a boil.
3. After greens you need to mix, cool and strain using gauze.
4. The mixture must be applied to gauze evenly and applied to the face for 15 minutes.
5. Rinse off with water at room temperature.

Thanks to this procedure, the skin of the face will look much fresher.

For weight loss

Due to the suppression of appetite, a decoction based on the juice of this plant is actively used to lose weight.

To prepare a miracle cure, you must:

1. Take a bunch of fresh parsley and chop it with a knife.
2. Pound greens to get fluid.
3. Pour boiling water over greens at the rate of 2 tsp. greens for 1 cup boiling water.
4. Put cook on low heat for 15 minutes, then cool and strain.

You should drink the broth on an empty stomach during the day, drink half a glass of broth when you feel hunger. Thanks to this tool, hunger is suppressed for an average of 2 hours. The course of admission is 2 weeks.

How to cook and take parsley juice at home

Since the juice of this plant is not produced commercially, it must be done at home.

Important! For consumption, parsley juice is most useful immediately after manufacturing, it does not need to be stored for a long time.

To get the juice that will be most useful, you must follow the instructions below:

1. Take only plucked parsley or one that has been stored in the refrigerator for no more than 7 days.
2. Remove all damaged and dry leaves. Use only healthy leaves that are rich in green.
3. Rinse greens well using running water.
4. Put it in a container and pour cold water for half an hour, then rinse with boiled water at room temperature.
5. Squeeze the juice using a juicer. In its absence, you can use a blender, but after the resulting mixture, be sure to squeeze using gauze.

For ingestion, the juice of the plant is not used in its pure form, it must be diluted with boiled water, cooled to room temperature, and you can also add it to other drinks.

Video: Making parsley juice in a juicer

The rate of consumption of parsley juice per day is 40-50 ml. Children are recommended to use this product from a year, but their daily rate is not more than 2 teaspoons.

Parsley juice is a source of many beneficial ingredients. Knowing about its properties and possible contraindications, you can use it exclusively for a positive effect on your body.