Parsley petroselinum crispum petroselinum sativum Umbelliferae Parsley Oil can cause allergic reactions which include redness, rash, and swelling of the skin if it is exposed to direct sunlight. USE WITH CARE!!! PRECAUTIONS Uterine stimulant, don't use in pregnancy. Use care in conditions of inflammation of the kidneys; warming can be counteracted with marshmallow. The plant is said to be fatal to small birds and a deadly poison to parrots, very injurious to fowls, but hares and rabbits will come from a great distance to seek for it, so that it is scarcely possible to preserve it in gardens to which they have access. Sheep are fond of it, and it is said to be a sovereign remedy to preserve them from footrot, provided it be given them in sufficient quantities. When eaten, parsely provokes lust and promotes fertility, but if you are in love don't cut parsely --- you'll cut your love as well. Parsley is used as a herb in the topical treatment for; baldness and dandruff detoxifying the body slimming aid freshens breath promotes healthy skin digestive tonic, mild laxative prevents kidney ailments treats cellulite arthritis This attractive and widely used parsley herb is one of the most nutritious garnishes. Fresh parsley makes a good breath freshener - try chewing it after eating garlic. Ancient Greeks used parsley herbal compounds medicinally and Homer recorded that warriors fed parsley to their horses. It appears that the Romans were the first to use it as a food. They consumed parsley in quantity and made garlands for banquet guests to discourage toxicity and to counter strong odors. SOURCE(S) |
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