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Parsley TeaParsley tea is easy to make with dried or fresh herbs. It is a fresh 'green' tasting tea - if you want to sweeten it, then try a teaspoon of honey. To make it, use 1 teaspoon of dried or a small handful of fresh chopped parsley - about 1 tablespoon - and brew in a cup, about 1/2 pint of boiled water for 10 minutes. I use a cafetiere to make herb teas - the plunger will take out most of the leaves and if you pour gently then you will not end up with bits of herb in your cup. It is commonly reputed to be a gentle diuretic - details here Other properties are as an emmenagogue herb. I have no personal experience here, but Sister Zeus will be able to give more information. Because parsley is a diuretic, it can also be useful as a natural high blood pressure remedy. A diuretic works by making you pee a bit more than usual - this gets rid of some of the extra fluid in your body. This lessens the work your heart has to do as it has to pump all the fluid around your body - this is quite basic, but if you understand that all your tissue holds water and the nearer to normal levels you have, the easier it is for your heart to pump.
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Parsley Tea - to Herbal Remedy Index
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