Parsley Essential Oil

Description

Parsley Essential Oil (Petroselinum crispum)

Parsley essential oil is a rare, green and earthy oil with a warm, slightly peppery edge. It is a specialist oil that rewards a light touch in herbal and woody blends.

Available in 10ml and 30ml sizes. Choose 10ml to try it or 30ml for regular use.

At a glance

Botanical name	Petroselinum crispum
Aroma	Green, herbal, earthy and slightly spicy
Perfumery note	Middle note
Sizes	10ml and 30ml
Use	Aromatic use, or diluted on the skin to 0.5% or less

Ways to enjoy it

• An earthy green note for herbal diffuser blends.
• A distinctive accent in natural perfumery.
• A small touch of depth for masculine, woody accords.

How to use

• Diffuser: add 1 to 2 drops to an ultrasonic diffuser in a well-ventilated room, in sessions of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Inhalation: put 1 drop on a tissue and breathe in slowly. Keep the tissue away from your skin and eyes.
• On the skin: always dilute. Mix 1 drop into 10ml of a carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba (about 0.5%). Never exceed 0.5%. Patch test first.

Important safety information

• May cause an allergic skin reaction. Never apply undiluted, keep skin use to 0.5% or less and patch test first. Avoid the eyes and broken or sensitive skin.
• Parsley oil is high in apiol and myristicin. Use sparingly, keep skin use to 0.5% or less and patch test first.
• For external and aromatic use only. Do not swallow.
• Keep out of reach of children, and do not use on or near the face of babies or young children.
• Take care around pets, especially cats.
• Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and speak to a healthcare professional if you have a medical condition or take medication.
• Essential oils are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.

Read more in our essential oil safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put parsley essential oil on my skin?
Only when diluted, to no more than 0.5%. Patch test first and avoid the eyes and broken skin.

What does parsley blend well with?
It pairs well with Cedarwood, Lavender, Rosemary and Lemon.

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