Petersilie

Rutin, von dem in der Petersilie mehr als in vielen anderen enthalten ist, wirkt sich auf den Menschen sehr positiv aus. Man nimmt es durch Verspeisen der Pflanzenteile oder durch Teetrinken zu sich. Es zeigt durch die Stoffwechselprodukte, die bei seiner Verdauung entstehen, nachgewiesenermaßen eine gute antioxidative, venenstärkende und entzündungshemmende Wirkung auf Blutgefäße und Darmschleimhaut. 

Weitere Pflanzen mit besonders hohem Rutingehalt sind Wildes Stiefmütterchen (Blüte), Jap. Schnurbaum (Blätter), Buchweizen (Blätter, Blüten), Weiße Maulbeere (Blätter), Petersilie (Blätter), Wasserpfeffer (Blätter), Johanniskraut (obere Pflanzenteile).

 

Petersilie im Garten

Petersilie ist ein zwei- bis mehrjähriges, frosthartes, sehr beliebtes Würzkraut, das in keinem Garten fehlen sollte. Es nimmt auch mit einem Pflanztrog auf dem Balkon vorlieb.

Als Dünger ist für sie alter Kompost am besten.

Wenn Petersilie nachgesät werden muss, möchte sie 3 Jahre lang nicht an derselben Stelle ausgesät werden, an der sie vorher stand.  

Man kann von ausgewachsenen Pflanzen laufend frische Blättchen ernten, muss jedoch die Herzblätter stehen lassen. Das bedeutet auch, dass man die Petersilie nicht bodennah abschneidet, wenn man eine Petersilienreihe erntet.

 

Petersilie und Schwangerschaft

Petersilie wirkt u.a. einerseits als Aphrodisiakum, andererseits als "Verhütungsmittel", wie es in einem alten Kinderreim angedeutet wird: "Petersilie Suppenkraut, wächst in unserem Garten, uns're Liesl ist die Braut, muss nicht lang mehr warten." (Quelle)

 Aufgrund der durch Apiol bewirkten uteruserregenden Eigenschaft sollte in der Schwangerschaft auf dieses Würzkraut verzichtet werden.  Petersilie wurde früher als Abtreibungsmittel eingenommen. 

 

Prefers a moist well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Prefers a good light soil that is not too light or acid, growing poorly in light acid soils. Parsley is commonly cultivated for its edible leaves, there are many named varieties. Three main groups of varieties have developed over a period of time and these have been grouped into subspecies as detailed below:- P. crispum crispum. The curly leafed forms of parsley. This is the more ornamental form, especially when used as a dressing in salads, cooked meals etc. It also has a milder flavour. However the curly leaves tend to hold on to surface water and so they are more likely to contract fungal diseases in the winter. P. crispum neapolitanum Danert. Italian parsley. This has flat, or plain leaves and is considered to have a stronger flavour. This group is also hardier, in part at least because the leaves can shed water easily. P. crispum tuberosum (Bernh.)Crov. Hamburg parsley is a very distinct form with a swollen root that is used as a vegetable. The leaves are not of such good quality as the preceding forms, but can still be used as a flavouring. Parsley is fairly winter-hardy, though it usually dies down in the cold weather, coming back into growth in early spring. By moving some plants into a protected area such as a greenhouse in the winter, or by putting a frame around them, leaves can usually be made available all winter. Parsley has a long history of use. The ancient Greeks believed that it sprang from the blood of Archemorus, the forerunner of death, and so did not eat it but used it for making wreaths to adorn the dead. The Romans wore garlands of it at feasts in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. They kept it away from nursing mothers, however, believing that it could cause epilepsy in the infant. Parsley is superficially similar to several poisonous species, including Fool's Parsley (Aethusa cynapium). Great care should be exercised if harvesting the plant from the wild. A good bee plant. A good companion plant, especially for growing near roses, tomatoes, carrots, chives and asparagus, giving them all added vigour and protection against certain pests, especially carrot root fly and rose beetles. Special Features:Attractive foliage, Edible, Not North American native, Naturalizing, Attracts butterflies, Inconspicuous flowers or blooms. Petroselinum crispum, commonly known as parsley, is generally suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9. It is a biennial herb, meaning it typically grows foliage in its first year and flowers in its second. In Zones 6–9, parsley can overwinter outdoors and return in the spring, especially with a bit of mulch for protection. In Zone 4 and parts of Zone 5, it may survive mild winters but is more often grown as an annual. Parsley prefers cool to mild temperatures and can tolerate light frosts, but it struggles in extreme heat or deep freezes without protection. It grows best in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil.

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Colouring Tea Leaves - raw or cooked. Parsley is frequently used as a garnish or as a flavouring in salads and many cooked dishes, but has too strong a flavour to be eaten in quantity for most palates. It is an ingredient of the herb mix 'bouquet garni'. The leaves should be harvested regularly in order to encourage fresh growth and get maximum yields. The leaves are difficult to dry but are easily frozen. For drying they require a well-ventilated room that receives long hours of sunlight - the leaves need to be quite crisp if they are to store. Very rich in iron, iodine and magnesium, parsley is also a good source of other minerals and the vitamins A, B and C. The stems can be dried and ground and used as a food colouring. A tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, it is rich in vitamin C. An essential oil is obtained mainly from the leaves - it is used as a commercial food flavouring. The leaves yields about 1% essential oil, whilst about 6% is obtained from the seed. Some caution is advised on the use of this plant, especially the essential oil. See the notes above on toxicity.

Essential Hair Repellent Landscape Uses: Border, Container, Massing. A good companion plant, repelling insects from nearby plants. The juice is an effective mosquito repellent when it is rubbed into the skin and is also used to relieve the pain of stings and bites. An essential oil obtained from the plant is used in perfumeries for men. An infusion of the leaves is an excellent rinse for dark hair and also helps in the treatment of dandruff. Dynamic accumulator.

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