Side
Effects The German Commission E
Monographs reports that allergic skin reaction and mucous membrane
reactions have occasionally been reported.
There are no known
interactions with other drugs.
Safety
Issues Avoid taking
parsley if you are pregnant or trying to conceive as it can stimulate
the muscles of the uterus.
Parsley should also be avoided by people who suffer from inflammatory
kidney conditions.
History
of Parsley This easily recognized
plant is a hardy biennial, and is often used as a garnish for culinary
purposes. It is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Parsley was a popular herb in
the times of the Ancient Greeks and Romans when it was often used as
part of a ritual or ceremony. It was given to gladiators to promote
their fighting skills, and eaten at funerals feasts and planted on
graves to bring good luck in the after life to the deceased. It was also
carried by Romans as protection.
Early Europeans used parsley to
treat a variety of ailments including fluid retention, urinary stones,
liver complaints and even malaria.
Modern herbalists recommend
parsley for several purposes, as a diuretic, to stimulate and improve
digestion, as a tonic, and to regulate or promote menstruation. They
also give parsley to stimulate contractions during childbirth and to
increase the flow of breast milk.
