Petroselinum crispum
Key actions
AntioxidantCarminativeDigestive aidDiureticHepatoprotective (liver support)Nephroprotective (kidney support)
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Bad breathModerate
- BloatingModerate
- Detox / cleansingModerate
- IndigestionModerate
- Kidney supportModerate
- Liver supportModerate
- Swelling / fluid retentionModerate
- Urinary supportModerate
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)Moderate
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalAcid-hydrolyzed phenolic extract of parsley (Petroselinum crispum L.) leaves inhibits lipid oxidation in soybean oil-in-water emulsions (2024)
PreclinicalHepatoprotective effects of parsley (Petroselinum crispum) extract in rats with bile duct ligation (2023)
PreclinicalChemical characterization and in vivo antioxidant activity of parsley (Petroselinum crispum) aqueous extract (2020)
PreclinicalEffect of parsley (Petroselinum crispum, Apiaceae) juice against cadmium neurotoxicity in albino mice (2016)
PreclinicalPetroselinum crispum extract attenuates hepatic steatosis in rats fed with fructose enriched diet (2015)
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Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.