Respiratory: Asthma, cough

Eyes: Helps prevent macular degeneration, corneal, retinal damage

and cataracts.

Cardiovascular: May help lower blood pressure

Gastrointestinal: Oral antiseptic, halitosis, antiflatulent, constipation, indigestion,

possible increases liver health, nausea, IBS, acid reflux

Genitourinary: Increases menstrual flow/helps regulate menstruation,

PMS (premenstrual syndrome), fertility, decreases menstrual cramping, may be helpful for urinary problems and urinary tract infections (UTIs) (German Commission E) and may help prevent kidney stones

Musculoskeletal: Vitamin K in parsley helps keep bones healthy, curbs osteoporosis (boosts bone growth), decreases joint stiffness, and reduces rheumatoid arthritis.

Neurologic: Decreases neuronal damage caused by Alzheimer's

Skin: Helps with acne, decreases dark patches, insect bites, increases hair growth, soothes skin and bacterial skin issues

Glucose: Helps reduce blood sugar

Cholesterol: Helps lower cholesterol

Immunity: Helps boost immunity

Cancer: Antioxidant. May help decrease cancer risk (flavenoid may help decrease breast cancer risk)

Other: Diuretic, promotes weight loss, Source of vitamins A,B, C and K, iron, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, and calcium, increases metabolism, may help prevent anemia

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SIDE EFFECTS: Occas skin or mucus membrane reactions. Anemia, liver or kidney problems (large doses), hypoglycemia, fluid retention, and possibly increase in blood pressure

CAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS: Blood-thinning medications or bleeding disorders (may slow blood clotting – increase bleeding), kidney disease

FORMS: Leaf, extract, capsules, tea

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DOSAGE: As directed - May NOT be supported by evidence (reported by various sources (WebMD, RxList, Epocrates, German Commission E). Read dosages and instructions carefully when available on label.

*Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose or treat a condition. The uses listed above are tentative; some have or are undergoing research trials, but many are not FDA-approved. It is essential that you investigate these supplements further before deciding to use them. Check interactions and contraindications on sites like Drugs.com, German Commission E or WebMD. Do not attempt to treat a serious condition like liver, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart, cancer, diabetes, or thyroid issues without discussing it with a healthcare provider first. If you are pregnant, do not use supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider.