Petroselinum crispum, rich in apiol, myristicin, luteolin, and apigenin. Parsley acts as a natural aquaretic diuretic by inhibiting the Na+/K+ ATPase pump in the renal proximal tubules, increasing water and sodium excretion without potassium depletion, while chlorophyll and phenolic compounds neutralize volatile oral sulfur compounds causing bad breath.
Educational information only — never stop or change a prescribed medication without talking to your prescriber first.
Avoid high medicinal doses (especially concentrated seed extracts or apiol oil) during pregnancy due to potential uterine stimulating and emmenagogue actions. Safe in normal culinary quantities.
Evidence level: Strong
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