Lovage (Levisticum officinale)



Family

  • Umbelliferae (Apiaceae)

Constituents

  • Essential Oils
  • Coumarin
  • Terpenes

Parts used

  • Root and rhizome

Properties

  • Stomachic
  • Diuretic
  • Antispasmodic

Side effects

Phototoxicity (reaction with sunlight).

Contraindications

Edema in the region of the cardiac and urinary system.

Forms of use