Desert parsley
Scientific names: Lomatium bradshawii, Lomatium californicum, Lomatium dissectum, Lomatium erythrocarpum, Lomatium grayi, Lomatium nudicaule, Lumatium nuttalii, Lomatium suksdorfii
Family: Apiaceae
Alternate names: Biscuitroot, Bradshaw's Desert Parsley, Carrotleaf Biscuitroot, Carrotleaf Indian Root, Chocolate Tips, Cough Root, Fernleaf Biscuitroot, Giant Desert Parsley, Giant Lomatium, Indian Parsley, LDM-100, Lomatium, Red-Fruit Desert Parsley
Actions: Antimicrobial effects, Antiviral activity
Background
Desert parsley is a group of plants. The most commonly used type of desert parsley is Lomatium dissectum (fernleaf biscuitroot). The roots of this plant are used to make medicine.
Desert parsley is used for asthma, flu, other lung problems, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use for any condition.
Some types of desert parsley are eaten as food.
Desert parsley is used for asthma, flu, other lung problems, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use for any condition.
Some types of desert parsley are eaten as food.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if desert parsley is safe. It might cause side effects such as rash.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if desert parsley is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if desert parsley is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if desert parsley is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Asthma.
- Colds.
- Cough.
- Flu.
- Lung injuries.
- Pneumonia.
- Tuberculosis.
- Viral infections.
- Skin wounds, when applied to the skin.
- Boils, when applied to the skin.
- Bruises, when applied to the skin.
- Sprains, when applied to the skin.
- Broken bones, when applied to the skin.
- Joint problems, when applied to the skin.
- Pain, when applied to the skin.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of desert 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 desert 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.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Desert Parsley interacts with any medicines. Before taking Desert Parsley, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Desert parsley might help eliminate different types of bacteria, fungi, or viruses that can cause infections.
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