Chervil, known scientifically as Anthriscus cerefolium, is an an annual herb belonging to the genus Apiaceae. The herb is commonly used in cooking as a garnish and looks a lot like parsley and is often referred to as ‘gourmet’s parsley’. Other common names for the herb include French parsley, garden chervil and sweet cicely.

Chervil has been used for medicinal purposes for a very long time. Its leaves and its stems are a great source of antioxidants as well as various healthy minerals and vitamins. The herb is extremely low in calories but a great source of dietary fiber making it an ideal cooking ingredient for your health.

Chervil is an excellent source of antioxidants that can help protect the body against oxidative stress. Free radicals that we encounter on a daily basis cause a great deal of harm to the cells and it is important that we consume as many antioxidants as possible to neutralize their damaging effects.

Chervil may also help improve the circulation of blood around the body. It has been used in traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda to treat conditions like varicose veins and hemorrhoids.

The juice from chervil leaves has also been used traditionally to help treat a range of inflammatory skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis. it is also uses to help treat outbreaks of acne.