Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Mechanism
Parsley herb and especially the fruits contain essential oil with Apiol and Myristicin as well as vitamins (incl. vitamin C) and minerals. Apiol/Myristicin are associated in higher doses with a uterus-stimulating (labour-inducing) action and traditionally described as abortive — the use of larger amounts or of the essential oil is therefore contraindicated during pregnancy. As a small amount of fresh herb, parsley is regarded as uncritical; robust equine studies are lacking.
Cautions
- · PREGNANCY: avoid larger amounts and the essential oil — Apiol/Myristicin traditionally act labour-inducing/abortive
- · Photosensitisation from furanocoumarins possible — observe under sun exposure
- · Essential oil/parsley fruits are dosed considerably higher than the herb — do not confuse them
Sources
Frequently asked questions
Is Parsley a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?
Equiterna classes Parsley as “Complementary feed”. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009.
Is Parsley allowed at FEI competitions?
In the profile, Parsley is listed with the FEI status “Not listed”. The current FEI list is authoritative, so please check its latest version.
Which dosage do the sources give for Parsley?
Stated in the profile: small amounts of fresh herb as an addition; avoid essential oil/concentrates. This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.
Which sources are there for Parsley?
The profile cites: PMID:33802861 and Kommission E Petroselini herba/fructus.
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