A root with digestive and renal uses

Used as a decoction or maceration, parsley root helps stimulate urinary and digestive functions. It is often incorporated into cleansing herbal blends and can also be used for revitalizing external treatments. Its richness in essential oils and minerals supports gentle elimination and overall balance.

Description

Dried and cut roots, light beige to pale brown in color, fibrous texture, sweet aromatic odor, slightly bitter, pungent and earthy taste.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Parsley (root)
• Latin name: Petroselinum sativum (syn. Petroselinum crispum )
• Family: Apiaceae
• Part used: Root
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: European cultures (France, Germany, Central Europe)
• English name: Parsley root
• German name: Petersilienwurzel
• Name in Spanish: Raíz de perejil
• Name in Italian: Radice di prezzemolo
• Name in Arabic: جذر البقدونس

Main virtues

Diuretic, depurative, digestive, carminative, remineralizing, tonic for the elimination organs.

Main constituents

Apiol (low dose), myristicin, flavonoids, resins, starch, mineral salts (potassium, calcium, iron), essential oils.

Traditional use and dosage

• Decoction: 20 to 30 g/L, boil for 10 to 15 min, drink 2 cups per day for 7 to 10 days.
• Macerate: leave to infuse in a vegetable oil or vinegar for external use or traditional digestive.
• External use: decoction applied as a compress on dull skin or tired scalp.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Well tolerated in the recommended doses.
• Not recommended in cases of acute kidney problems or in pregnant women without medical advice (mild activity on the kidneys).
• Avoid if sensitive to Apiaceae.

History and use

Used since ancient times for its purifying and toning properties, parsley root has long been an ingredient in spring decoctions and urinary elimination formulas. Although less well-known than the leaf, it remains valuable in herbal medicine for its versatility and excellent tolerance.

Miscellaneous information

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

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Works on traditional herbal medicine and European plant pharmacopoeias
• Ancient herbalism manuals and popular uses of parsley

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