DESERT PARSLEY: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews

Overview

Desert parsley is a group of plants. The most commonly used type of desert parsley is Lomatium dissectum (fernleaf biscuitroot). The roots of this plant are used to make medicine.

Desert parsley is used for asthma, flu, other lung problems, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use for any condition.

Some types of desert parsley are eaten as food.

How does it work ?

Desert parsley might help eliminate different types of bacteria, fungi, or viruses that can cause infections.

Uses & Effectiveness

Insufficient Evidence for

Asthma.
Colds.
Cough.
Flu.
Lung injuries.
Pneumonia.
Tuberculosis.
Viral infections.
Skin wounds, when applied to the skin.
Boils, when applied to the skin.
Bruises, when applied to the skin.
Sprains, when applied to the skin.
Broken bones, when applied to the skin.
Joint problems, when applied to the skin.
Pain, when applied to the skin.
Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate desert parsley for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if desert parsley is safe. It might cause side effects such as rash.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if desert parsley is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if desert parsley is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions

We currently have no information for DESERT PARSLEY overview.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of desert parsley depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for desert parsley. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

View References

REFERENCES:

Alstat E. Lomatium dissectum and fresh corn silk. NHAA International Conference 1995;116-125.

Chou SC, Everngam MC, Sturtz G, Beck JJ. Antibacterial activity of components from Lomatium californicum. Phytother Res 2006;20(2):153-156. View abstract.

Lee KH, Soine TO. Coumarins. VII. The coumarins of Lomatium nuttallii. J Pharm Sci. 1968;57(5):865-8. View abstract.

Lee TT, Kashiwada Y, Huang L, et al. Suksdorfin: an anti-HIV principle from Lomatium suksdorfii, its structure-activity correlation with related coumarins, and synergistic effects with anti-AIDS nucleosides. Bioorg Med Chem. 1994;2(10):1051-6. View abstract.

McCutcheon AR, Ellis SM, Hancock REW, Towers GHN. Antibiotic screening of medicinal plants of the British Columbian native peoples. J Ethnopharmacol. 1992;37(3):213-223. View abstract.

McCutcheon AR, Roberts TE, Gibbons E, et al. Antiviral screening of British Columbian medicinal plants. J Ethnopharmacol 1995;49:101-10. View abstract.

Meepagala KM, Sturtz G, Wedge DE, Schrader KK, Duke SO. Phytotoxic and antifungal compounds from two Apiaceae species, Lomatium californicum and Ligusticum hultenii, rich sources of Z-ligustilide and apiol, respectively. J Chem Ecol 2005;31(7):1567-1578. View abstract.

Vanwagenen BC, Cardellina JH. Native American food and medicinal plants 7: Antimicrobial tetronic acid from Lomatium dissectum. Tetrahedron. 1986;42(4):1117-22.

VanWagenen BC, Huddleston J, Cardellina JH. Native American food and medicinal plants, 8. Water-soluble constituents of Lomatium dissectum. J Nat Prod. 1988;51(1):136-141. View abstract.

Alstat E. Lomatium dissectum and fresh corn silk. NHAA International Conference 1995;116-125.

Chou SC, Everngam MC, Sturtz G, Beck JJ. Antibacterial activity of components from Lomatium californicum. Phytother Res 2006;20(2):153-156. View abstract.

Lee KH, Soine TO. Coumarins. VII. The coumarins of Lomatium nuttallii. J Pharm Sci. 1968;57(5):865-8. View abstract.

Marshall KD, Thornton SL. Worse than the disease? The rash of Lomatium dissectum. Kans J Med. 2018;11(2):1-6. View abstract.

McCutcheon AR, Ellis SM, Hancock REW, Towers GHN. Antibiotic screening of medicinal plants of the British Columbian native peoples. J Ethnopharmacol. 1992;37(3):213-223. View abstract.

McCutcheon AR, Roberts TE, Gibbons E, et al. Antiviral screening of British Columbian medicinal plants. J Ethnopharmacol 1995;49:101-10. View abstract.

Vanwagenen BC, Cardellina JH. Native American food and medicinal plants 7: Antimicrobial tetronic acid from Lomatium dissectum. Tetrahedron. 1986;42(4):1117-22.

VanWagenen BC, Huddleston J, Cardellina JH. Native American food and medicinal plants, 8. Water-soluble constituents of Lomatium dissectum. J Nat Prod. 1988;51(1):136-141. View abstract.

CONDITIONS OF USE AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider and is not meant to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions or adverse effects. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified health care provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor or health care professional before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your health care plan or treatment and to determine what course of therapy is right for you.

This copyrighted material is licensed from Therapeutic Research Center, LLC. Information from this source is evidence-based and objective, and without commercial influence. For professional medical information on natural medicines, see Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Professional Version.
Licensed from Therapeutic Research Center, LLC
Copyright © 1995-2024 by Therapeutic Research Center, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

DESERT PARSLEY - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Overview

How does it work ?

Uses & Effectiveness

Insufficient Evidence for

Side Effects

Special Precautions and Warnings

Interactions

Dosing