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Carum Petroselinum Parsley (Therapeutic Action and Uses (Tonic (Cam be…
Carum Petroselinum
Parsley
Synonyms
Name has changed many times, has been known as: Apuin Petroselinum and Petroselinum Sativum
Common Names: March, Persely, Persel
Parts Used and Preparation
Leaves, roots, seeds
Solvents: Water, oil, alcohol
Chemical Constituents
Root
Starch
Mucilage
Sugar
Volatile Oil
Apiin: odourless, white, tasteless. compound soluble in boiling water
Fruit and Seed
Volatile Oil (more than root)
Terpenes
Apiol (active ingredient of fruit)
oily, non-nitrogenous, allyl compound. Soluble in water and alcohol. Crystallizes into white needles when pure
fixed oil, resin, apiin, mucilage, ash
Herb
Apiol
Apiolin
Myristicin
All three above used in homeopathic remedies
Parsley contains high vitamin C, A, B complex, iron, potassium, other essential minerals
Therapeutic Action and Uses
Diuretic
Slow and gentle
Good for treating those with weak kidneys
Aperient
Tonic
Cam be used for low blood sugar when adrenal malfunction is supected
Tones uterus and prostate
Lowers blood sugar
Expectorant
Use root (much stronger) for gallstones and kidney stones
Useful for delayed menstruation (do not use if pregnancy is suspected
Slightly Carminative
Other
Combine with raspberry leaves at first sign of cold or flu
Abortifacient, somtimes used by midwifes when there is problem with pregnancy