- Lemon And Parsley Home Remedies
- By: Lee Dobbins
A green and lush oasis in the
middle of a scorching dessert. A cool breeze on a hot summer
night. A bright light in the end of a cold and dark tunnel. Green
tea and cholesterol.
You might think of lemon and
parsley as great garnishes for your drink glass and plate, but
did you know that you can use them to ease symptoms of common
minor ailments?
Sure, the lemon makes a good
drink and even tastes good squirted on fish, but you might want
to make sure you have some on hand for more than dinner. The
lemon can be your best friend when you have a common headache.
Simply cut a long strip of the rind and put it on your forehead
– rub in the inside white part and then fasten it to your
head. Sure, you’ll look a little nutty but who cares as
long as it gets rid of the ache!
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Lemon peel is not only good for
the head, but for the feet too! One age old remedy for corns
is to apply a lemon peel (white side against the corn) to the
corn and affix it so that it stays on overnight. You can remove
it during the day, but repeat each night for 7 days.
Parsley is another great home
remedy food that is often left uneaten on the side of the plate.
Besides being rich in potassium and vitamins it is also reputed
to strengthen the kidneys and help with waste removal. And not
only that, but it can help relive bad breath too! So next time
you get some parsley on your plate, eat up! |
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Parsley is also good as a topical
remedy for bruises. Next time you have a bruise, crush up some
parsley leaves and apply straight to the affected area.
One other problem that parsley
is a good remedy for is bladder infections. You’ve probably
experienced how quickly cranberry juice can clear up one of these,
but if you don’t like cranberries or get sick of drinking
it, try a parsley tea. Simply pour some boiled water over parsley
and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain out the parsley and
drink. |
