An aromatic plant with medicinal properties

As an infusion, parsley acts as a mild diuretic and digestive stimulant. It is also used in natural cures for its refreshing and draining effects, particularly in cases of water retention or metabolic fatigue. Its richness in vitamin C, iron, calcium, and flavonoids makes it a useful remineralizing plant. When used externally, it also has a softening and skin tonic effect.

Description

Dark green to gray-green cut leaves, light texture, characteristic intense aromatic odor, fresh, bitter and slightly spicy taste.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Parsley
• Latin name: Petroselinum sativum (syn. Petroselinum crispum )
• Family: Apiaceae
• Part used: Leaf
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Mediterranean Basin, now cultivated worldwide
• English name: Parsley leaf
• Name in German: Petersilienblatt
• Name in Spanish: Hoja de perejil
• Name in Italian: Foglia di prezzemolo
• Name in Arabic: ورق البقدونس

Main virtues

Diuretic, digestive, general tonic, carminative, antioxidant, remineralizing, refreshing.

Main constituents

Flavonoids (apigenin), essential oils (apiol, myristicin), vitamins (C, K), iron, calcium, folic acid, chlorophyll.

Traditional use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 tablespoon for 250 ml of simmering water, infuse for 7 to 10 minutes. 2 times a day.
• Decoction: 30 g/L for external use or as a toning foot bath.
• Food use: raw or dried seasoning, to finish off a dish to benefit from its nutritional richness.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Do not use in high doses over the long term (presence of apiol, active on the uterus).
• Not recommended for pregnant women without medical advice.
• May interact with certain anticoagulant treatments (vitamin K).

History and use

An emblematic plant of the Mediterranean basin, parsley has been used since ancient times as both a condiment and a medicinal plant. Dioscorides and Pliny the Elder already mentioned it for its purifying and stimulating properties. Its leaf remains a daily ally for balancing the diet, supporting digestion, and accompanying natural detox treatments.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: resealable kraft bag or airtight opaque box.
• Storage: away from light, heat and humidity.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Traditional Mediterranean pharmacopoeias and nutritional phytotherapy works
• Database of aromatic and medicinal plants

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