Herbs and plantsLovage — the soup herb that helps the kidneys?
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Traditionally, it is also used to help prevent urinary stones and support the treatment of infections and inflammation of the urinary tract.
- Its reported uses also include bloating and inflammation of the digestive tract, cramps, arthritis, rheumatism, and scanty periods.
- Lovage is also said to have a calming effect; its possible sexual-stimulant effect has not been clearly confirmed in humans.
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Henryk Różański
Lovage is used for edema, reduced urine output, chronic circulatory insufficiency, scanty periods, bloating, and inflammation of the digestive and respiratory tracts.
„Lovage (Levisticum officinále Koch = Ligusticum levisticum Linné), also called garden lovage until the 19th century (family Umbelliferae = Umbelliflorae = Apiaceae), is an ingredient in old and modern preparations recommended for treating dropsy (edema), reduced urine output, chronic circulatory insufficiency, insufficient menstruation, bloating, and inflammation of the digestive and respiratory tracts.”Lubczyk lekarski (Levisticum officinále Koch = Ligusticum levisticum Linné), zwany także do XIX wieku lubiśnikiem lekarskim (rodzina Umbelliferae = Umbelliflorae = Apiaceae) jest składnikiem dawnych i współczesnych preparatów zalecanych w leczeniu puchliny wodnej (obrzęków), skąpomoczu, przewlekłej niewydolności krążenia, niedostatecznego miesiączkowania, wzdęć, nieżytów przewodu pokarmowego i układu oddechowego.
Henryk Różański
Traditionally, it is used to help prevent urinary stones and to treat infections and inflammation of the urinary tract.
„Traditionally, lovage is used to help prevent urinary stones and to treat infections and inflammation of the urinary tract. Because lovage has detoxifying and diuretic effects, it is also used to treat chronic skin and metabolic diseases.”Tradycyjnie lubczyk jest stosowany w profilaktyce kamicy moczowej oraz w leczeniu infekcji i stanów zapalnych układu moczowego. Z tego względu, że lubczyk działa odtruwająco i moczopędnie – wykorzystywany jest również w leczeniu chronicznych (przewlekłych) chorób skórnych i metabolicznych.
Henryk Różański
Because of its detoxifying and diuretic effects, lovage is also used for chronic skin and metabolic diseases.
„Because lovage has detoxifying and diuretic effects, it is also used to treat chronic skin and metabolic diseases. Aphrodisiacs containing lovage are sold abroad. Their effectiveness varies depending on the amount of essential oil they contain.”Z tego względu, że lubczyk działa odtruwająco i moczopędnie – wykorzystywany jest również w leczeniu chronicznych (przewlekłych) chorób skórnych i metabolicznych. Za granicą istnieją w obrocie handlowym afrodyzjaki zawierające w składzie lubczyk. W zalezności od zawartości olejku eterycznego są one mniej lub bardziej skuteczne.
Henryk Różański
Lovage increases blood flow to the uterus and menstrual bleeding. Its constituents may stimulate sexual activity, although this effect has not been clearly confirmed in humans.
„The terpene and alkylphthalide compounds in lovage increase blood flow to the sexual organs and may therefore stimulate sexual activity, but this has not been clearly confirmed experimentally in humans. One challenge is stabilizing the essential oil in lovage preparations and achieving its maximum concentration.”Składniki terpenowe i alkiloftalidowe lubczyka zwiększają ukrwienie narządów płciowych, przez co mogą wpływać pobudzająco na czynności seksualne, nie zostało to jednak jednoznacznie potwierdzone eksperymentalnie u ludzi. Problemem jest ustabilizowanie olejku eterycznego w preparatach lubczykowych oraz uzyskanie maksymalnego jego stężenia.
Henryk Różański
The oils, coumarins, and flavonoids increase urine and sweat production, which has been described as useful for arthritis, edema, and rheumatism.
„The essential oil, coumarins, and flavonoids increase the amount of urine and sweat produced, along with the amount of chloride, urea, and uric acid excreted. This is particularly important and beneficial in treating arthritis, edema (hyperchloremia, hypernatremia, high blood pressure), and rheumatism.”Olejek eteryczny, kumaryny i flawonoidy zwiększają ilość wydzielanego moczu, potu, a wraz z nimi chlorków, mocznika i kwasu moczowego. Jest to szczególnie ważne i wartościowe w leczeniu artretyzmu, obrzęków (hiperchloremia, hipernatremia, nadciśnienie) i reumatyzmu.
Henryk Różański
Compounds in lovage relax the muscles of the digestive tract, urinary tract, and biliary system, while other constituents stimulate bile secretion.
„Alkylphthalide compounds and flavonoids relax the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, urinary tract, and biliary system. Phenolic acids, sesquiterpenes, and terpenes stimulate bile secretion. Water and alcohol extracts have antiseptic effects.”Związki alkiloftalidowe i flawonoidy działają rozkurczowo na mięśnie gładkie przewodu pokarmowego, dróg moczowych i układu żółciowego. Kwasy fenolowe, seskwiterpeny i terpeny pobudzają wydzielanie żółci. Wodne i alkoholowe wyciągi wykazują działanie antyseptyczne.
Henryk Różański
Water and alcohol extracts of lovage have antiseptic effects.
„Water and alcohol extracts have antiseptic effects.
For medicinal use, the fruit, herb, and root of lovage can be harvested — Fructus, Herba (Folium) et Radix Levistici. The whole plant contains active essential oil: about 1–1.5% in the root, 0.5–0.6% in the herb (leaf), and 0.7–1.8% in the fruit.”Wodne i alkoholowe wyciągi wykazują działanie antyseptyczne.
Do celów leczniczych można pozyskiwać owoc, ziele jak i korzeń lubczyka – Fructus, Herba (Folium) et Radix Levistici. Cała roślina zawiera aktywny olejek eteryczny: korzeń ok. 1-1,5%, ziele (liść) 0,5-0,6%, owoc – 0,7-1,8%.
Henryk Różański
Butylphthalide and sedanenolide have calming and anti-anxiety effects.
„Butylphthalide and sedanenolide have calming and anti-anxiety effects.
Lovage is an excellent seasoning for soups, sauces, and meat. For use as a seasoning, lovage can be preserved by freezing, salting, covering it with vegetable oil and adding salt, or drying.”Butyloftalid i sedanenolid mają działanie uspokajające i przeciwlękowe.
Lubczyk jest doskonałą przyprawą do zup, sosów i mięs. Lubczyk do celów przyprawowych można zakonserwować poprzez zamrożenie, solenie, zalanie olejem roślinnym i zasolenie lub wysuszenie.
Henryk Różański
Lovage root is classified as a mainly diuretic herbal material, used in blends for inflammation, infections, and urinary stones.
„Combining these herbs produces excellent preparations used to treat inflammation, infections, and urinary stones. Remember that Herniaria glabra, pipsissewa (Herba Chimaphilae = Pirolae umbellatae), heather, pear leaf/bark, bearberry leaf, and bilberry leaf are primarily herbs that disinfect the kidneys, ureters, and bladder (urodesinficientia). Elder bark and root, juniper, restharrow, parsley, celery, and lovage are mainly diuretic herbal materials (hydragogum, diureticum).”Mieszając te zioła uzyskamy doskonałe preparaty stosowane w leczeniu stanów zapalnych, infekcji i kamicy układu moczowego. Pamiętajmy, że połonicznik, pomocnik (Herba Chimaphilae = Pirolae umbellatae), wrzos, liść/kora gruszy, liść mącznicy, liść borówki to przede wszystkim zioła odkażające nerki, moczowody i pęcherz moczowy (urodesinficientia). Kora i korzeń bzu czarnego, jałowiec, wilżyna, pietruszka, seler, czy lubczyk to surowce o działaniu głównie moczopędnym (hydragogum, diureticum).
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
We selected 2 studies with the best, positive results. This is a selection, not a full review of all research.
Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 8.
The review describes lovage root as a plant-based diuretic used in herbal medicine for the urinary tract.
Aim of the study: Four important categories of urologic herbs, their history, and modern scientific investigations regarding them are reviewed. Botanical diuretics are discussed with a focus on Solidago spp (goldenrod) herb, Levisticum officinale (lovage) root, Petroselinum crispus (parsley) fruit, and Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) herb.
Results: Four important categories of urologic herbs, their history, and modern scientific investigations regarding them are reviewed. Botanical diuretics are discussed with a focus on Solidago spp (goldenrod) herb, Levisticum officinale (lovage) root, Petroselinum crispus (parsley) fruit, and Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) herb. Urinary antiseptic and anti-adhesion herbs, particularly Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (uva-ursi) leaf, Juniperus spp (juniper) leaf, and Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit are reviewed. The antinephrotoxic plants Rheum palmatum (Chinese rhubarb) root and Lespedeza capitata (round-head lespedeza) herb are surveyed, followed by herbs for symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, most notably Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) fruit, Urtica dioica root, and Prunus africana (pygeum) bark.
Money for the studynot stated
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Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studydiscussion of other studies
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In a study, Canephron N, which contains lovage, was used after urinary stone removal procedures to help prevent recurrence.
Aim of the study: The drug Canephron N is a combination of extracts of centaury, lovage, and rosemary. Its moderate antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, diuretic, and antimicrobial effects are of great interest in urological practice. The optimal combination of herbal ingredients makes it possible to use their synergistic effects to prevent urinary stone disease from recurring.
Results: At baseline, there was a negative correlation between 24-hour diuresis and calcium excretion in all groups. During follow-up, a positive correlation between 24-hour diuresis and calcium excretion was found in patients receiving Canephron N and other types of treatment. The average follow-up was 390 days. During this period, recurrence was noted in 1 patient receiving Canephron, 4 patients taking other drugs, and 5 patients who received no treatment. Risk factors for stone formation persist after surgical treatment of urinary stone disease. This is reflected in a negative correlation between 24-hour diuresis and calcium excretion. During treatment, a positive correlation between diuresis and calcium excretion was noted in patients with urinary stone disease. The use of drugs that affect stone formation, as well as the herbal medicine Canephron N, makes it possible to achieve a comparable ratio of diuresis to calcium excretion.
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyclinical study in people
Participants75
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