Lovage can be taken in the form of home-made tea. Furthermore, the root powder and extracts of the plant is available in a few combination preparations, for example, the group of urological drugs, in the form of drops.
The right dose
The average daily dose of 4-8 g of the drug should not be exceeded.
Lovage: preparation as a tea
To prepare a tea, 1.5-3 g of lovage root (1 teaspoon equals about 3 g) is poured over boiling water and after 10-15 minutes of covered standing put through a tea strainer.
- To develop the diuretic effect of the plant should be drunk 2-3 times a day, one cup of the tea.
- If you want to bring out the effect as a stomachic, it is recommended to drink a cup half an hour before each meal.
When should not use lovage?
Contraindications to taking lovage root preparations are acute inflammatory diseases of kidney tissue and impaired kidney function.
For edema due to impaired cardiac or renal function, flushing therapy should not be used, according to Commission E.
What should be considered during use?
During flushing therapy with lovage, adequate fluid intake (at least 2 l/day) should be ensured. The drug should be stored dry and protected from light.
