Dragon Fruit Pitaya vs Parsley

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dragon Fruit Pitaya

Hylocereus undatus

Nutritive

Petroselinum crispum

Nutritive

Dragon Fruit Pitaya

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Parsley

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A tropical cactus fruit with striking appearance and significant nutritional and medicinal properties.

Far more than a garnish — a nutritional powerhouse rich in vitamins, iron, and volatile oils with diuretic and digestive properties.

Active Compounds

Betalains, Oligosaccharides, Polyphenols, Vitamin C

Myristicin, Apiole, Apigenin, Volatile oils

Traditional Uses

Digestive aid, Blood sugar control, General nutrition

Urinary support, Digestive aid, Breath freshener, Menstrual regulation

Modern Uses

Prebiotic, Antioxidant, Anti-diabetic, Gut microbiome support

Diuretic, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive

Adult Dosage

100-200g fresh fruit or 5-10g dried powder daily

2-4g dried herb or 6g fresh as tea 3x daily

Contraindications

None well documented

Pregnancy (therapeutic doses), Kidney disease, Oxalate-sensitivity

Side Effects

Red/pink urine (harmless), Diarrhea if excessive

Photosensitivity, Oxalate kidney stones, Uterine stimulation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E