Parsley Root Extract

Species Name: Petroselinum crispum

Also Known As: Rock parsley, rock selinen, hamburg parsley, persil, common parsley

Parsley root extract is derived from the root of the parsley plant. The parsley plant is well known as an herb and widely used throughout the world as such.

The plant has dark green leaves that are shiny and very thin stems. A quality extract will come solely from the root of the plant, though some products are sold as just parsley extract and contain root, leaf and seed extracts.

Each of these parts of the plant can be useful when used separately as well. Parsley has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years because the plant is rich in nutrition.

Home Remedies Using Parsley Root Extract:

Benefits of Parsley Root Extract:

Although parsley leaves are commonly used as an herbal additive to many culture’s cuisine, the root is not as heavily used. However, the root does contain nutrition and has a variety of medicinal benefits, which have been used for centuries in various treatments.

The parsley root is well known for its ability to reduce pain and difficulties with the kidney, liver and bladder. It is also helpful in the improvement of the thyroids function because it is able to help regulate the thyroids overall production. In addition, it has heavily been used as a treatment for stomach ailments, including indigestion.

Parsley root extracts are also helpful in the treatment of urinary tract infections because it works to clear uric acid.

It is also able to help relieve gas and helps to improve the normal activity of the digestive system. In addition to these treatments, the root is an effective diuretic and can be used to reduce edema, or the swelling of abdomen, feet and face due to excessive fluid retention. It is also helpful at regulating blood pressure for those who have high blood pressure.

It has been used for decades as a treatment for constipation. The extracts can be applied topically to the skin as a treatment for cuts, abrasions, mosquito bites and chapped skin.

Side Effects of Parsley Root Extract:

Some people may have adverse health conditions from taking too much parsley root extract, including chest pain and breathing difficulties.

In rare cases, it can lead to problems with liver, kidney and cardiovascular health. Some people may also have an allergic reaction to the root extract especially if they are allergic to parsley in itself.