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Article: Parsing Parsley - New York Times
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- The New York Times
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- July 13, 1997
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Like salt, parsley is a seasoning that orchestrates other flavors. So deftly does it do its job that it is usually taken for granted.This lack of praise is not reflected in the medical folklore, where parsley is touted as an effective cure for rheumatism, swelling and lethargy. The Romans used parsley to stimulate circulation and appetite. And in recent years, the sales of parsley capsules have increased right along with the wholesale consumption of garlic. We do know for certain that parsley does for cooking what people claim it does for health -- namely, clean and refresh. With its hint of camphor, citrus and grass, and its subtle peppery bite, parsley cuts fat and grease and lends a ...
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