Swollen legs at the end of the day, a feeling of heaviness, thick ankles, discomfort when walking…
Before capsules and modern supplements, our grandmothers turned to a very simple plant , often already present in the kitchen: parsley .
Discreet, inexpensive yet powerful, parsley was traditionally used to help the body eliminate excess water and relieve heavy legs.
Why was parsley so highly valued in the past?
Parsley is naturally rich in:
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potassium
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flavonoids
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vitamin C
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plant compounds with draining effects
In traditional uses, it is recognized for:
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help reduce swelling
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to promote a feeling of lighter legs
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to support lymphatic and urinary circulation
That is why it was often used for water retention , heavy legs or swelling related to heat .
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