A surprising study shows that parsley is one of the most poisonous plants. This seems completely impossible, because parsley is a spice, which is can be used daily and is also famous for its benefits.
We know about the beneficial properties of parsley due to its wonderful composition. Vitamins C, provitamin A in the spice are not inferior to the amounts in citrus fruits and carrots, respectively. It also contains vitamins PP, K, E, group B, the minerals potassium, magnesium, zinc and other important micro- and macronutrients.
Therefore, it is useful for iron deficiency anemia. Apigenin is a substance that prevents cancer, stopping the development of cancer cells.
And if parsley leaves are not dangerous and even more than healthy, things change when we talk about parsley essential oil. Due to some of its ingredients, it can be toxic.
What makes parsley oil toxic
It is a special substance in the composition of parsley, which is found in concentrated form in the essential oil - myristicin, which, if overdosed, can lead to severe headaches, muscle cramps, hallucinations and significant weight loss.
When parsley is contraindicated
There are conditions and pathologies in which parsley is strongly contraindicated. The plant should be excluded from the diet during pregnancy because it can cause miscarriage in the early months of pregnancy. Parsley accelerates blood circulation in the pelvic area, which can cause premature expulsion of the fetus.
Other contraindications for using parsley and its products are various diseases of the bladder and urinary tract - urolithiasis, cystitis, kidney stones due to the diuretic effect of the herb.
Diseases of the internal organs are also an indication of problems after using parsley, because it exacerbates chronic complaints.
Due to the toxic properties of parsley, its use along with medications, regardless of the type, is not recommended unless all contraindications have been eliminated.
Homemade herbal medicines, tinctures or parsley drinks should also not be used as you please, without discussing this with a specialist.
However, it should not be forgotten that the beneficial properties of parsley are more than the harmful components in it and the herb should not be discontinued.
It is only necessary to carefully assess the doses and the individual condition and the presence of certain diseases, which should be taken into account the use of parsley as an herb and spice or in the form of essential oil.
Find out about the use of parsley during pregnancy.
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