Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Parsley

Parsley oil comes from the Petroselinum sativum plant. It has a herby, woody scent.

Parsley

Parsley (Petroselinum sativum)

Properties

Digestive

Relieves indigestion.

Pain

Alleviates arthritis and rheumatism.

Respiratory

Relieves bronchitis and coughs.

Sexual

Reduces sexual dysfunction.

Urological

Alleviates cystitis.

Caution

• Don't use, or come into contact with, parsley oil during pregnancy.
• Parsley oil may be toxic to the liver.