Parsley in Herbalist: Properties of Parsley

Scientific name

Petroselinum sativum

Family

Apiaceae

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean basin.

Synonyms

Parts Used

The drug is given by the whole plant, i.e. fruits, roots and leaves

Chemical constituents

• Essential oil (apiol, myristicin);
• Flavonoids;
• Furocoumarins (bergapten).

Parsley in Herbalist: Properties of Parsley

Parsley is used for digestive and carminative purposes in the form of an infusion (seeds); the decoction, on the other hand, finds application in folk medicine as a powerful diuretic and in disorders related to the menstrual cycle.