Lovage in Herbal Medicine: Property of Lovage

Scientific name

Levisticum officinale

Family

Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

Origin

Mediterranean regions

Synonyms

Parts Used

Root drug (tubers and derivatives)

Chemical constituents

• Essential oil (alkylphthalides);
• Coumarins;
• Hydroxycoumarins;
• Furocoumarins.

Lovage in Herbal Medicine: Property of Lovage

Lovage is used as a diuretic, urinary disinfectant and balsamic. However, no clinical studies are available relating to the safety and therapeutic efficacy of the plant.