Fool's parsley is an herb. The parts that grow above the ground are sometimes used to make medicine. Fool's parsley got its name because it looks a lot like young garden parsley. Be careful not to confuse the two, since fool's parsley may cause serious adverse effects.
Despite serious safety concerns, people take fool's parsley for stomach and intestinal problems, cholera, diarrhea, and seizures. There is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
How does it work ?
There isn't enough reliable information to know how fool's parsley might work.
There isn't enough reliable information to know how fool's parsley might work.
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
An infection of the intestines that causes diarrhea (cholera).
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of fool's parsley for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Fool's parsley is LIKELY UNSAFE. Avoid using it. It might cause serious, possibly life-threatening, poisoning.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When taken by mouth: Fool's parsley is LIKELY UNSAFE. Avoid using it. It might cause serious, possibly life-threatening, poisoning. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is LIKELY UNSAFE for anyone, including pregnant and breast-feeding women, to use fool's parsley due to the risk for serious adverse effects.
Interactions
We currently have no information for FOOL'S PARSLEY overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of fool's 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 fool's 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.
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