Its leaves and tender shoots are one of the richest sources of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and selenium. The herb is also a rich source of many important vitamins such as B-complex group vitamins, vitamin-A, vitamin-C, niacin, thiamin, pyridoxine, and antioxidant. They’re great for garnish, herbal tea, soup, sauces, and marinate chicken, fish, and meat.