* Please Note: This information is based partly on Traditional Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
Description
Botanical Name:Petroselinum sativum
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Color: Light Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Aroma Strength: Medium - Strong
Aroma: Herbacous, somewhat woody aroma.
Use: Amenorrhea, arthritis, cellulites, cystitis, frigidity, griping pains, indigestion, rheumatism, toxic build-up. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 60-65.]
Constituents: Apiol, myristicin, tetramethoxyally-benzene, pinene. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 191.]
Cautions: Hepatotoxic (toxic to the liver).Abortifacient (can induce abortions). Research that Tisserand refers to indicates that it has a strong abortifacient action. It should be used with extreme caution and avoided with and around pregnant women. [Robert Tisserand, (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 157-59.]
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Dr - May 2, 2006, 23:31
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Recently bought some parsley oil. Can you tell me whether this was distilled from the seeds or the leafs?
ZooScape Moderator - May 2, 2006, 23:40
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Parsley essential oil can be distilled from either the leaves or the seeds, or the entire herb. Typically, if neither 'Leaf' or 'Seed' is indicated on the label, the whole herb was distilled. In this case, your oil will contain consituents from both the seeds and the leaves. Bianca Rosa Parsley Pure Essential Oils are distilled from the whole herb.
The root and leaves contain the same essential oil, although concentrations are greater in the root. The main components (10 to 30%) are myristicin, limonene and 1,3,8-p-menthatriene; minor components are mono- and sesquiterpenes. The curly varieties tend to be richer in myristicin, but contain much less essential oil).
The essential oil in the 'seed' (3 to 6% of the total weight of the fruit) is either dominated by myristicin (60 to 80%; mostly var. tuberosum and var. crispum) or by apiole (70%; mostly var. latifolium). The seed may also contain allyl tetramethoxy benzene (55 to 75% in some varieties.
Hopfully, the label on your Parsley Essential Oil will indicate whether it was sourced from the whole herb, the seeds or the leaves!
Directions
All pure essential oils should be used with care. Do not apply directly into skin. A 2% dilution of essential oils to a base of carrier oil or lotion is recommended for all skincare and massage preparations.
Ingredients
100% Pure Parsley Essential Oil
Cautions
Avoid contact with sensitive areas, such as eyes. Citrus oils are photosensitive and should not be applied prior to sun exposure. During pregnancy, use only with advise from a trained aromatherapist. For external use only. Keep all bottles out of reach of children.
Label Information
USAGE: Add 1-3 drops of Bianca Rosa® essential oil to every 5 mL (1 tsp.) of carrier oil for massage or skin care needs. Add 5-15 drops (depending on strength desired) to bath water. Add a few drops of oil to a water-filled spray bottle to create a refreshing room spray, or add to diffusers to create warm room scent. CAUTIONS: Always do a test patch when applying oils to the skin (particularly citrus oils) to determine if itching, soreness, or redness develop. Store away from heat and light. Keep away from eyes, nose, and mouth. Bianca Rosa® essential oils are for EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
Additional Information
Essential Oils by RedSafari.com are 100% Pure Natural Essences derived from the highest quality fruits, flowers, leaves, spices, herbs and roots. Our essential oil distillers and growers are located around the world, operating ethically, organically and chemical-free.
RedSafari.com Essential Oils Are Not Tested On Animals.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
