• Parsley ’s popularity see back to ancientness , where the herb was an entire part of life for both the Greeks and Romans . It was used in prized crowns for races , and given as a strengthening feed to Homeric chariot buck .
• Though Petroselinum crispum was considered an " herbaceous plant of spirit " at funeral , superstitious notion dictated that it must never be transplanted or there would be a death in the family .
• In Medieval times , herbs represented virtues : sage was strength , rosemary was love , thyme was courage , and parsley was comforter . Simon and Garfunkel reach a nod to these herbs and their trait in their song " Scarborough Fair . "

• Have kidney endocarp , gastrointestinal disorder , constipation , acrimony , enteral petrol , dyspepsia , colic , diabetes , coughing , asthma , liquid holding , osteoarthritis , anemia , high parentage pressure level , prostate conditions , or spleen conditions ? Parsley may be for you !
• It can also be used as an aphrodisiac , and as a intimation freshener . Or maybe the aphrodisiac part is just a side - core of fresh breathing place !
• Some masses apply parsley directly to crack or chap skin , bruise , tumors , louse bite , louse , parasites , or to energize fuzz growth . But if you ’d rather ingest it and not exhaust it bleak , you may also makeparsley succus .
• As we all know , in solid food and beverages , parsley is wide used as a garnish , condiment , food for thought , and flavoring . It does it all ! ? ?
• In manufacturing , parsley germ petroleum is used as a fragrance in grievous bodily harm , cosmetics , and perfumes .
• Just do n’t get confounded and start remember theCommon Parsley Froglooks tasty …
• What do you Flossers garnish with Petroselinum crispum ? It ’s a favorite of mine , I put it on most everything ! Does anyone mature it in their garden ? ( I wish I could ! )
‘ Dietribes ’ appears every other Wednesday . solid food photos taken byJohanna Beyenbach . You might commemorate that name from our post about hercolorful diet .