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Has been used medicinally for thousands of years by Africans healers to treat bladder and urination disorders.

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Contains a wealth of nutrients such as Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Zinc, and the essential Omega 3 fatty acids. May reduce hormonal damage to prostate cells thereby possibly reducing the risk of developing prostate cancer. Pumpkin oil has been known to benefit the urinary tract also.

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Helps normalize insulin response, and helps to protect pancreatic cells.

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Balances water and acid in the blood and body tissues. Is also important for building muscle and metabolizing protein and carbohydrates.

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One of the oldest fruits in the history of man, dating back to biblical days. Very effective in the fight against hypertension and heart disease because it stimulates the body's production of nitric oxide which causes the blood vessels to relax and open up. Prized for its antibacterial and antiviral properties to prevent gum disease and decay.

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A combination of lipids (fats) and the mineral phosphorus. Important for optimal brain function. Found in high concentrations in the lining of practically every cell of the body, including brain cells. The best sources of phospholipids are soy, eggs, and the brain tissue of animals.

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Passionflower has also been approved by the German Commission E for nervousness and insomnia without any narcotic hangover.

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Common name:	parsley
Scientific name:	Petroselinum crispus
Synonyms:	common parsley, curled parsley, garden parsley, rock parsley, march
Parts used:	leaves fresh or dried, seeds, tap root

 Overview:

Parsley is a bright green biennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean, It is in flower from June to August with the seeds ripening from July to September. Its scented flowers are insect pollinated. Parsley prefers light, sandy, well drained soil. Parsley is valued for its use as a culinary herb, for its high nutritional value and for its many uses in traditional medicine. Every part of the plants is used the leaves, root, and seeds.

Active ingredients:

Protein	31.3	%
Lipids	5.2	%
Carbohydrates	42.4	%
Fiber	32.7	%
Calcium	176	mg
Copper	0.46	mg
Iron	53.9	mg
Magnesium	372	g
Manganese	1.32	mg
Phosphorous	548	mg
Potassium	6300	mg
Selenium	32.3	mcg
Sodium	391	mg
B-6	1.4	mg
Folate	1535	mcg
Niacin	10.4	mg
Pantothenic Acid	2.5	mg
Riboflavin	2.3	mg
Thiamin	1.04	mg
Vitamin A	63240	IU
Vitamin C	149	mg

Chemically active ingredients:

Parsley has many active ingredients that are responsible for its many healing properties. They are:

• Volatile oils
• Coumairns
• The flavonoids: apigenin and luteolin
• Phthalides

Traditional uses:

Parsley’s use in traditional medicine includes its use:

• As a diuretic
• Cases of urinary gravel or stones
• Menstrual difficulties
• Relief of gas and bloating
• Breath freshener
• As an expectorant in cases of bronchitis
• As an insect repellent
• To relieve the itch and sting of insect bites

Clinical uses:

• Parsley is listed in the British Herbal compendium as a diuretic, Carmative (helps with the symptoms of gas and bloating), and an anti-spasmodic
• The highly respected German Commission E monographs’ recommends parsley to be used as a diuretic and to treat and prevent urinary tract gravel.
• The French also use parsley as a wash to relieve dry chapped skin and the itch of insect bites.
• Internally it is used for treating menstrual cramps

Recommended Dosage:

Pediatric

A parsley wash can be used externally in children for the relief of insect bits. It can also be used as a source of nutrition. No studies have been done on its safety as a supplement.

Adult

• Infusion: pour boiling water over 2-4grams of the parsley, fresh or dried, steep for 10 minutes and take 3 times/day.
• Tincture (1:5) in 30% ethanol: take 1-2ml three times a day.
• Rub fresh parsley on the skin to use as an insect repellant

Contra-indications: Parsley is generally regarded as safe when taken in normal doses but:

• Pregnant women should not take parsley as it may stimulate contractions of the uterus.
• Parsley should not be used if you have a kidney infection

Drug interactions:

There have been no reports of interaction with other medications.

Web References:

1. Flora Health
2. Holistic Online
3. iBiblio

Printed Reference Material:

1. Bradley PR (ed). 1992. Parsley herb. In British Herbal Compendium. Volume 1. A Handbook of Scientific Information on Widely Used Plant Drugs. British Herbal Medicine Association, Bournemouth, Dorset, pp. 168-169.
2. Duke, J. 1997: The Green Pharmacy, The Ultimate Compendium of Natural Remedies from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing and Herbs. pp. 53; 56; 101; 115; 255; 352. Rodale Press.
3. De Smet, P., Keller, K., Hansel, R. and R. Chandler (eds.) 1993. Adverse Effects of Herbal Drugs. Springer-Verlag New York Berlin Heidelberg. Pp. 61.
4. Newall CA, Anderson LA, and Phillipson JD. 1996. Herbal Medicines. A Guide for Health Care Professionals. The Pharmaceutical Press, London, pp. 203-204.
5. Wichtl M (ed). 1994. Petroselini radix – Parsley Root (English translation by Norman Grainger Bisset). In Herbal Drugs and Phyto-pharmaceuticals. CRC Press, Stuttgart, pp. 71-372.

The publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise.

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