Petroselinum crispum, which you know as parsley has many different medicinal uses. You’ll see the leaves used mostly as a diuretic to treat stones. It also can be used in cases of jaundice, cystitis, and dropsy.The leaves can also be used to release toxins from the blood and is a good way to treat rheumatism. When you make a poultice of the leaves you can use it to treat stings and bites.
A word of caution: pregnant women should not use parsley as it will cause the uterus to contract and may cause a miscarriage.
Plants used for medicine are commonly sought so that a natural medicinal approach can be taken when possible. The Asclepias syriaca, or milkweed has a use for many people across the globe and they probably don’t even know it. The milky latex from the plant can be used to treat warts. Use it daily for a few weeks to see the best results.
Be careful when using milkweed as some uses may be toxic.
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