Korean parsley

Korean parsley, sometimes known as water fennel or water vetch and by its Latin name Oenanthe aquatica, is a plant that is used to make medicine. Korean parsley is used for jaundice, high blood pressure, diabetes, stomach pain, coughs, flatulence, water retention and food poisoning. It is also used as an ingredient in salads and as a spice.

How does Korean parsley work?

It is not known what effect Korean parsley might have on any disease. Some scientists suspect that Korean parsley may prevent liver damage by fighting the hepatitis B virus.

How effective is Korean parsley?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of Korean parsley on liver disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stomach pain and food poisoning. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Korean parsley in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether Korean parsley is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of Korean parsley during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Korean parsley.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of Korean parsley with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Korean parsley depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for Korean parsley. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.