Lovage (Luststock, Maggikraut) as a medicinal plant
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General information about lovage
Lovage, which is popularly known as maggi herb, belongs to the umbelliferae family. It is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has a smell that can be compared to that of celery. The stem is up to 5 cm thick, runs like a tube and has protruding side shoots at the upper end. The leaves of the Maggi herb are dark green and the flowers are pale yellow.
Proven at:
- inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract (e.g. cystitis)
- Prevention of kidney gravel
Application of lovage root
Lovage finds its importance mainly in internal use in the form of tea infusions. The crushed, dried root is used for this. But Maggi herb is also used in the form of other galenic preparations for ingestion. The daily daily dose is about 4-8 g of the root.
Important
The use of naturopathic medication requires an exact dosage and should be discussed with your doctor.
Effect
The essential oil contained in lovage has a diuretic and antispasmodic effect.
When taking it, you should be aware that rashes can occur in connection with sunlight. For this reason, it is advisable to avoid sunbathing during the period of ingestion.