Suggested dosing of Petroselinum crispum (parsley)
6 g/day PO
Essential oil should not be used because of toxicity
Potency of commercial preparations may vary, follow mfr's directions
Administration
When using as diuretic, drink plenty of fluid
Suggested uses of Petroselinum crispum (parsley)
Kidney & bladder stones, UTI, gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, jaundice, flatulence, indigestion, colic, diabetes, cough, asthma, edema, osteoarthritis, anemia, hypertension, prostate conditions, and spleen conditions
Efficacy
Insufficient reliable studies to determine effectiveness. More studies needed
Petroselinum crispum (parsley) adverse (side) effects
None at reported doses
Warnings
Contraindications
Not recommended for water retention due to heart or kidney condition
Renal inflammation
Pregnancy (potential abortifacient)
Cautions
Refined oil is too toxic for medicinal use
High doses can cause severe intestinal, uterine & bladder contractions-contact PCC if overdosage is suspected
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: contraindicated (medicinal doses)
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Petroselinum crispum (parsley)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Parsley leaf & root help flush excess water from the body (probably due to its volatile oils myristicin & apiol)
