Scientific name
Petroselinum sativum
Family
Apiaceae
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean basin.
Synonyms
ParsleyParts 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.
