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Parsley Herb Essential Oil
(petroselinum
sativum)
Characteristics
A pale
yellow or greenish liquid with a heavy, warm, spicy, sweet aroma. A
biennial or short lived perennial herb up to 28 inches high with
crinkly bright green foliage, small greenish yellow flowers, and small
brown seeds.
Aromatherapy
and Skin Care
Antiseptic,
astringent, diuretic, hypotensive, laxative, accumulation of toxins,
arthritis, broken blood vessels, colic, flatulence, indigestion, mild
stimulant
Extraction
Essential
oil by steam distillation of the herb.
Blends
Well With
Rose,
Orange Blossom, Tea Tree, Oakmoss, Clary Sage, and spice oils
Cautions
The
oil is moderately toxic and irritant, otherwise non-sensitizing. Use in
moderation. Avoid during pregnancy.
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