Lovage
Common name
Lovage root
ID
HD0192
Scientific name of the plant
Levisticum officinale Koch.
Anatomical part for use
root
Human use
Urinary tract and genital disorders
Summary
Lovage (), Levisticum officinale, is a tall perennial plant, the sole species in the genus Levisticum in the family Apiaceae, subfamily Apioideae. It has been long cultivated in Europe, the leaves being used as an herb, the roots as a vegetable, and the seeds as a spice, especially in southern European cuisine.
Evidence Level
Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A
Lovage
Common name
Lovage root
ID
HD0192
Scientific name of the plant
Levisticum officinale Koch.
Anatomical part for use
root
Human use
Urinary tract and genital disorders
Summary
Lovage (), Levisticum officinale, is a tall perennial plant, the sole species in the genus Levisticum in the family Apiaceae, subfamily Apioideae. It has been long cultivated in Europe, the leaves being used as an herb, the roots as a vegetable, and the seeds as a spice, especially in southern European cuisine.
Evidence Level
Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A