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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Petroselinum sativum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Berries/fruits
Leaves
Roots
Stems
Chemicals this herb contains:
Apiin (Also called parsley camphor)
Apiol
Pinene
Volatile oils (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Decreases blood pressure.
Decreases pulse rate.
Aids digestion.
Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amounts of
urine produced.
Miscellaneous information:
When fresh sprigs are eaten no problems are expected.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Treats painful menstruation.
Causes abortions.
Treats dyspepsia.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Avoid taking ANY
herbal medication made from parsley. It is all right to eat
fresh parsley as a condiment.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Avoid taking any
herbal medication made from parsley. It is all right to eat
fresh parsley as a condiment.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45, not
pregnant, basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Dizziness |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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