Very few people did not read in the childhood the tale of a bear and the cunning peasant who divided vershoks and backs. So it was led that on vershoks usually demand is more while backs remain indifferently. Though some of them conceal in themselves a large amount of vitamins and excellent tastes, for example, a parsnip root. If such back got to the poor creature to a bear from the fairy tale, it would definitely not leave offended.
On appearance this root crop is very similar to carrots, only differs in white color yes in structure.
- in it about 10% of carbohydrates;
- starch provides it sugary structure;
- fat and essential oils (up to 0.5%) help to keep vitamins B structure of a root;
Whether you know? Useful properties of a root of a parsnip were known in the 1st century BC. Works of the Roman scientists demonstrate to it.
- 7% of pectin in its structure are responsible for normalization of processes of digestion;
- pantothenic and nicotinic acids and also vitamins of group B help to improve a metabolism and to keep a slim figure;
- its cellulose cleans an organism from surplus and brings out of it toxins;
- root crop carotene — excellent antioxidant;
- in it many minerals are also hidden: phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, chlorine.
Such big set of useful substances does a plant by desired ingredient, both in cookery, and in medical medicines.
One more bonus of a root crop is its caloric content: 100 grams of this product contain only 47 calories therefore it perfectly will suit those who keep the figure.
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It is possible to list strengths of a root of a parsnip infinitely, thanks to the rich structure he participates in all processes which proceed in an organism.
- The root crop improves digestion, stimulating work of intestines and removing slags.
- Its spicy aroma promotes appetite, and the root is used at treatment of problems of a stomach.
- Essential oils as a part of a plant are used in creation of aphrodisiacs for men, enhancing sexual inclination.
- Its such component as tyrosine, actively struggles with skin diseases.
- The root crop strengthens a cardiovascular system therefore it is especially recommended for people of advanced age.
- Sulfur and phosphorus from a parsnip are useful at cartilaginous and bone damages and also to strengthening of hair and nails.
- Thanks to carotene and ascorbic acid this back perfectly copes with prevention of catarrhal diseases.
Important! The use of a parsnip has diuretic action therefore this plant surely has to be in the menu of the people having illnesses of kidneys and a diuretic system.
Such wide range of possibilities provides application of a root of a parsnip in various spheres for obtaining the maximum effect of its useful structure. The easiest way at the same time is to prepare a tasty dish from this plant.
The popularity of a root of a parsnip in cookery and confectionery art is caused, first of all, by its pryanovaty, sweet taste and a light natural aroma.
Important! Before the use the plant is cleaned for a start as the same carrots, skim a peel, and then processed according to the recipe.
The fresh crushed root goes to salads, sauces, becomes ingredient for marinades and a pickles. Strew with a dried parsnip baked meat, a curry. For soups and second courses the root is rubbed or small cut. In such look the plant can even be frozen for the further use.
Sometimes the root crop is used as a garnish: it is cut large pieces, covered with oil and spread near meat before roasting. Optimum temperature for its preparation — 190 degrees.
Much like fritters from this plant. To make them absolutely simply, it is enough to cut pieces a root, to boil on couple and then to roast in batter or the test.
For this purpose, to improve a condition of your organism it is necessary to use: garlic, onions, horse-radish, parsley, a garden radish, a celery, carrots, beet, cucumbers, cabbage, pumpkin, vegetable marrows, eggplants, pepper red, spinach, an asparagus, a coriander, fennel, products from oats, watermelon, a girasol, and soy.
In official medicine the parsnip is used as ingredient as a part of the medicines Beroksan, Eupiglin — drugs which are used for treatment of vitiligo, psoriasis, gnezdny baldness. Often are applied to bigger efficiency of means in a complex with ultraviolet under supervision of the doctor.
Whether you know? Ancient Rome gave a root of a parsnip to kids instead of a pacifier.
Created on the basis of the root Pastinatsin recommend as spasmolysant at a koronarokardioskleroza, koronaronevroza, spasms of coronary vessels, bronchial tubes and urinary tract. However where great popularity at a root crop in traditional medicine. Here the sphere of its application is very various:
- the use of a root in a fresh, boiled or baked look eliminates gastric spasms, improves work of heart, strengthens walls of vessels and normalizes pressure;
- as water broth the root crop is used as diuretic;
- infusion on a root of a parsnip is recommended for an otkharkivaniye at diseases slight and heavy colds;
- broth from a root crop well helps to strengthen immunity after serious illnesses and also stimulates male potency;
- fresh juice of a plant accelerates growth of hair;
- in a complex with other herbs the parsnip saves from nervous breakdowns, insomnia, depressions.
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Ascorbic acid with which the plant root is rich made it very popular ingredient as a part of cosmetic medicines. On the basis of extracts do essential oils which are used by massage therapists in the course of fight against cellulitis.
They are recommended to wipe a face for prevention of acne rash and reddenings.
Important! Besides, oil perfectly smoothes the first wrinkles and improves skin color thanks to antioxidant properties, and masks from a root of a parsnip have the bleaching action.
The parsnip is not only excellent vitamin means and fine doping for skin. Today it is actively used also in daily economy. It is grown up as a forage for animals. Especially it is suitable for cows at whom improves taste of milk and increases quantity of yields of milk.
During blossoming a plant — an excellent melliferous herb which gives tasty honey of a light shade.
Though the parsnip root also possesses a big set of vitamins which provide it a number of useful properties, however it is necessary to use it extremely carefully. This plant has certain contraindications because of the strong activity. It should not be used:
- in the presence of an allergy to a parsnip;
- at advanced age;
- at hypotonia;
- to small children;
- to the people having skin, sensitive to ultraviolet.
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The root of a parsnip ripens usually to the middle of September beginning of October. During this period it it is necessary to take care of its further storage.
Whether you know? In the Middle Ages the parsnip was used instead of sugar in the course of preparation of sweets.
- if it is a little roots, then put them in the fridge. In such conditions the parsnip will lie no more than a month therefore it is necessary to use it during this time;
- when storage is planned for longer term, it is better to use a cellar. By means of a pitchfork the roots dig out, cut off a tops of vegetable, during the one or two days dry in the sun. During this time it is worth preparing boxes with sand in which it will be necessary to put roots, and then to send them to a cellar. It is possible to store root crops together with potatoes at a temperature from 0 to +3 degrees. In such look the roots will keep the useful properties within 3-4 months then consolidation of its peel is possible;
Important! Try to carry out all works on care for a parsnip to morning or evening and also do not forget to put on gloves: all parts of a plant contain organic acid which during bright sunny day can cause burns on skin.
- parsnip — a surprising plant which is able to be perezimovat also in a kitchen garden. For this purpose it only needs to be hilled an earth layer, having covered on 5-6 cm. As required dig out backs, however in the early spring the plant surely is required to be got from the earth. When their deciduous socket will be more than 10 cm, it is already best of all to leave a plant for further reproduction — in the plan nutritious it is already unsuitable.
It is difficult to call a root of a parsnip a popular product, however the reason of low demand for it consists only in insufficient awareness on its useful medicinal and flavoring properties. Actually today there is a large number of recipes which help to receive vitamins from a root in the tasty and available way.