Parsley
(Petroselinium crispum)
Also know as Garden parsley
Botanical Information
A biennial from the Parsley family with fibrous roots and curled, crisped dark green dissected leaves, insignificant greenish flowers, and plump aromatic fruits. Native to the Mediterranean region.
Working with Parsley
Part(s) Used
Leaf, Root, Fruits
Herb Forms
Capsule, bulk herb for tea.
Affects
Parsley’s primary uses are as a diuretic, carminative, and emmenagogue. Because it stimulates the elimination of uric acid, parsley is indicated for arthritis and gout. It is taken for lack of appetite, to reduce inflammation, and for urinary tract disorders. Freshly picked parsley leaves are high in iron content and Vitamin C and are often used as a breath freshener. The roots, seeds, and leaves are used, but the fruits are the most potent diuretic.
Parsley has a taste of SWEET, ACRID and a temperature of NEUTRAL. .
Cautions
Contraindicated during pregnancy and in cases of inflammatory kidney disease. Be moderate with fruit preparations.
