Parsley (Petroselinium crispum) Valued by ancient Greeks. Used as victor's crown at the Isthmian Games. Used to decorate tombs. Associated with Arche

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Parsley (Petroselinium crispum) Valued by ancient Greeks. Used as victor's crown at the Isthmian Games. Used to decorate tombs. Associated with Archemorus, herald of death. They planted Parsley or Rue along the edges of herb beds and used it medicinally. Greek warriors fed it to their horses. Romans first to use it as a food. At banquets they also made it into garlands for their guests. All parts of the plant are usable, containing antiseptic chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals. Chewing it raw freshens the breath. It can be used used cooked and raw in foods, and as a hair tonic when infused.

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Location: West Sussex downland, England, UK
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