Stem plant Apiaceae, parsley. Medicinal drug Petroselini fructus – parsley fruit. Ingredients Essential oil: apiol, myristicin Flavonoids Furanocoumarins Effects Diuretic Uterus stimulating, abortive Antispasmodic Fields of application As a diuretic As a spice Dosage Due to the potential risks, use is not recommended. Commission E evaluates the application negatively. Contraindications Pregnancy, renal inflammation Adverse effects … Parsley: Medicinal Uses
Stem plant The Houttuyn nutmeg tree (Myristicaceae) is a bushy, evergreen tree that grows 9 to 12 m tall and bears yellow fruits that resemble apricots or peaches, each containing a seed encased in a bright red, fleshy seed coat. The nutmeg tree grows in the Banda Islands, an Indonesian archipelago that is part of … Nutmeg: Medicinal Uses
Many plants naturally contain substances that can have a toxic (poisonous) effect on humans and animals. To the plant, these toxins (poisons) serve different functions. They can prevent feeding or assist in the defense against microorganisms. For the human organism, these substances can have a more or less harmful effect on health. However, if the … Natural Plant Substances Harmful to Health
