Fool’s Parsley
OTHER NAME(S): Ache des Chiens, Ciguë des Jardins, Ciguë des Moissons, Dog Parsley, Dog Poison, Éthuse Ciguë, Faux Persil, Fool's-Cicely, Fools Parsley, Lesser Hemlock, Perejil Loco, Perejil Traidor, Persil des Chiens, Small Hemlock, Aethusa cynapium, Perejil De Tontos, Petite Ciguë
Overview
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.
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
Insufficient Evidence for
- An infection of the intestines that causes diarrhea (cholera).
- Diarrhea.
- Seizure disorder (epilepsy).
- Stomach and intestinal problems.
- Other conditions.
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.
Precautions
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.
References
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Shri R, Bhutani KK, Sharma A. A new anxiolytic fatty acid from Aethusa cynapium [abstract]. Fitoterapia 2010;81(8):1053-7.