Petroselini fructus

Definition
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Dried ripe fruits of parsley, also known as parsley seeds. Up to 3 mm long, egg-shaped, spicy-smelling fruits with light yellow skin ribs and dark brown coloring in between.

HMPC: not processed

ESCOP: not processed

Commission E: negative monograph

Empirical medicine: Irrigation for urinary tract disorders, stomachic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, cave toxicity, see notes.

Ingredient(s)
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20-22% fatty oil, 3-7% essential oil, petrosilane (petroselin = glyceride of petroselinic acid), apiin, coumarins.

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Complication(s)
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in higher doses: apiol has an abortive effect, the essential oil causes kidney damage, central excitation, intoxication, gastrointestinal complaints, as well as liver damage and cardiac arrhythmia.

Internal therapy
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Diuretic, stomachic, indigestion, relieves menstrual cramps.

Note(s)
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During pregnancy, one should not consume large quantities of parsley, because parsley could cause a miscarriage. The medical use of parsley extracts is not recommended because of the high toxicity of the extracts.