History: Parsley was associated with death. It was used to honor the dead and some thought that it was evil. Egyptians used for the circulation and to heal broken capillaries. It was also used as a breath freshener and a diuretic.
Characteristics: A middle note with a medium aroma, Parsley Seed Essential Oil does not smell at all like the culinary herb; it has a sweet, warm spicy scent that is herbaceous.
Clinical Studies:
Indications: Used to clear infected and gangrenous wounds, bruises, scalp and hair tonic, arthritis, rheumatism, muscles spasm, hemorrhoids, bad breath, colic, flatulence, indigestion, stimulate appetite, chills, nausea, intestinal spasm, possible estrogen-like action.
Personality Profile:
Subtle Aromatherapy:
Mode of Administration: Aroma lamp, bath (with professional assistance), compress, cooking, diffusor, inhaler, light bulb ring, liquid candle, massage, mist spray.
Safety: Nontoxic at low levels. Must be avoided by pregnant women, those with kidney disease, peptic ulcers, and painful periods. At high doses can cause dizziness, intoxication, abortion.
References:
Battaglia, S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy; Third Edition The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2017
Tisserand R. Young R. Essential Oil Safety, second edition. Churchhill Livingstone, UK, 2013
Sheppard-Hanger S. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual. Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, USA, 2000
Caddy R. Essential Oils in Colour. Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2005
Lawless J. The encyclopaedia of Essential Oils. Element Books Limited, GB, 1992
Caddy R. the Essential Blending Guide. Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2007
Weaver W.W. Sauer’s Herbal Cures. Routledge, UK, 2001
World Wide Web Encyclopedia Britannica. USA, 2014
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Safety Considerations:
Do not take essential oils internally.
Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
Do not apply undiluted to skin (for directions on proper dilution refer to an aromatherapy text).
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