Evidence supporting the use of: Parsley
For the health condition: PMS Type H

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly for supporting menstrual health and relieving symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS Type H is characterized by water retention, bloating, and breast tenderness, symptoms often linked to excess estrogen and fluid accumulation. Traditionally, parsley has been used as a mild diuretic ("aquaretic") to help reduce water retention and bloating. Its use in folk medicine for menstrual difficulties may be due to its content of volatile oils like apiol and myristicin, which are thought to mildly stimulate uterine contractions and promote fluid excretion.

However, scientific evidence specifically validating parsley for PMS Type H is limited. A few animal studies and case reports suggest mild diuretic effects, but robust clinical trials in women with PMS are lacking. Historically, herbalists have included parsley in blends for menstrual discomfort, but this is based more on empirical use than scientific validation. Thus, while parsley's use for PMS symptoms like bloating is supported by tradition, scientific evidence is weak, and its efficacy for PMS Type H should be considered unproven but plausible based on its traditional diuretic application.

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