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Lovage

Levisticum officinale

Full sun to part shade 0.9–1.8 m × 0.6–1 m Flowers May–June Harvest March–August to −31 °C
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Herbal tea (infusion)
Herbal tea · dose2–3 gof dried root
steep5–15 min
how often2× a day
Full method

Preparation and use · lovage

How to prepare it.

According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Part usedRoot
as an adjunct to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints

part: root

For: as an adjunct to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly

What you use
Herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
2–3 g of dried root in 150 ml of boiling water
How often
2× a day
Daily total
4–6 g a day
How long
Use for no more than 2–4 weeks.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 2–3 g of dried root in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

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  4. 4

    Drink 2× a day.

Dosage

FormSingle doseHow oftenFor whomHow longInstructions
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: root2–3 g of dried root in 150 ml of boiling water 2× a day · 4–6 g a day in total From 18 years · adults, elderlyat most 2–4 weeks
Adults only

How long

Use for no more than 2–4 weeks.

Who should not use it

  • Adults only
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • If allergic to plants of the carrot family (Apiaceae)
  • If allergic to anethole
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)

Cautions

  • If fever, painful urination, spasms or blood in the urine occur, see a doctor.
  • If symptoms persist, see a doctor.
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This is not medical advice. More
This is not medical advice. We only state traditional use as described in the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA, HMPC committee). If you have health problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, for children and when taking medicines, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Harvest

When to harvest.

March–August
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