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| Petroselinum
crispum |
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| Name |
| Parsley |
| Biological
Name |
Petroselinum crispum
Umbelliferae |
| Other Names |
| Parsley, garden parsley, rock parsley,
common parsley, march |
| Parts Used |
| The tap root, leaves and seeds |
| Active Compounds |
Volatile oil, containing apiole, myristicin,
b-phellandrene, p-mentha-l,3,8-triene, 4- isopropenyl-l-methylbenzene,
2-(p-toluyl)propan-2-ol
Coumarins
Flavonoids
Phthalides
Vitamins. |
| Remedies
For |
Diuretic, expectorant, emmenagogue, carminative, anti-spasmodic,
hypotensive, aperient.
The fresh herb is a rich source of vitamin C. Medicinally, Parsley
has three main areas of usage. Firstly, it is an effective diuretic,
helping the body get rid of excess water. The second area of use
is as an emmenagogue stimulating the menstrual process. It is advisable
not to use parsley in medicinal dosage during pregnancy as there
may be excessive stimulation of the womb. The third use is as a
carminative, easing flatulence and the colic pains that may accompany
it.
CAUTION: Do not use during pregnancy in medicinal dosage. |
| Description |
| Parsley is native to the Eastern Mediterranean.
It is cultivated worldwide. |
| Dosage |
Infusion: Pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of
the leaves or root and let infuse for 5-10 minutes in a closed container.
This should be drunk three times a day.
Tincture: take 1-2 ml of the tincture three times a day. |
| Safety |
CAUTION: Do not use during pregnancy in medicinal dosage. Do not
use parsley if you have a kidney infection.
No other information available. Some herbs are known to react with
your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on
any herb. |
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