Parsley is a wonderful herb for bringing on a late period. It is one of my personal favorites. The fresh herb is easily obtained at any grocery store in the produce section or is easily grown.
In my own experience, drinking a strong tea (a large handful of chopped leaves for 2-3 cups) made from the fresh plant I started bleeding in as few as a couple of hours to three days, usually by the next day.
Parsley is rarely classified as an emmenagogue, and I have yet to find any scientific research done on parsley's effect on the uterus. I discovered the herb's value as an emmenagogue during a long trip to Mexico. I had missed two periods, during this time I was on the pill, so I didn't think I was pregnant but I was aware that the pill is not 100% effective. I was concerned and knew abortion was safest done during the first trimester, which was rapidly drawing to a close. I searched my herb books for an herb I could make a tea with. The problem being that I did not have access to any of the common menstrual stimulating herbs, being as I was in Mexico. Finally I came across a vague mention of parsley. I scoured the kitchen cabinet and found some of the dried herb. I drank several cups through out the day. The next day much to my relief I began to bleed. Thus beginning my relationship with Parsley.
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