Parsley is a biennial aromatic plant from the Apiaceae family, which characterized by an unbranched root, pinnately divided leaves, umbels and schizocarp. It contains essential oil in all parts, with phenylpropane terpene compounds as main components. rich flavonoids other polyphenolic compounds, containing furanocoumarins, carotenoids, polyacetylenes, its leaves are source of vitamins minerals...

Production of functional food with high levels selenium and other antioxidants is very valuable for human protection against different forms oxidant stress. Among leafy vegetables parsley demonstrate the highest antioxidants. Biochemical analysis fluorimetric determination revealed that foliar biofortification 4 (Petroselinum crispum) cultivars Mitsuba (Cryptotaenia japonica) sodium selenate (2...

In connection with studies on the /3-keto acid carboxylases of plants (1, 2), the effects of metal ions on the decarboxylation of oxalacetic acid, in the presence and absence of enzyme, were studied. In confirmation of Krebs (3) the decarboxylation was found to be accelerated by a variety of polyvalent cations. It was also observed that the enzyme oxalacetic carboxylase from parsley roots, whic...

The use of herbal products in patients with allergic diseases is a special problem and still controversial. But, many people often use herbs to maintain good health. The patients use self-prescribed remedies as medications but do not inform their physicians about herbal use. Unfortunately, some herbal self-medications may have unexpected effects and interactions which may lead to fatal complica...