Lovage
Levisticum
Levisticum officinale, commonly known as lovage, is a traditional plant with roots tracing back to various European and Mediterranean herbal practices. It has been used in folk medicine for its purported diuretic properties and as an aid in digestive issues, though specific traditional uses are not well-documented. Scientific evidence suggests that the dichloromethane extract of Levisticum officinale exhibits significant cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory effects on colorectal cancer cell lines without affecting non-cancerous cells. Additionally, molecular matrix characteristics have been used to identify adulterations in Angelica sinensis radix using extracts from Levisticum. Extracts from related plants like Rosmarinus officinalis and Salvia officinalis also showed high antioxidant activities when incorporated into cosmetic emulsions. A case series suggests that Arnica/Levisticum 6x comp. may alleviate musculoskeletal symptoms associated with endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients, though larger studies are needed to confirm these findings. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Levisticum officinale.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
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Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- El extracto dicloromethyl de Levisticum officinale mostró efectos citotóxicos y anti-inflamatorios significativos en líneas celulares de cáncer colorrectal sin afectar a las células no cancerosas.
- El estudio identificó adulteraciones de la raíz de Angelica sinensis utilizando características matriciales moleculares con una credibilidad ≥78,0%.
- El estudio mostró que los extractos etanólicos de ciertas plantas, incluyendo Levisticum officinale, demostraron actividades antioxidantes y se incorporaron a emulsiones cosméticas estables.
- Esta serie de casos sugiere que la composición Arnica/Levisticum 6x puede aliviar los síntomas musculoesqueléticos asociados con la terapia hormonal en pacientes con cáncer de mama, aunque se necesitan estudios más grandes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lovage?
Lovage (Levisticum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Lovage?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Lovage; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El extracto dicloromethyl de Levisticum officinale mostró efectos citotóxicos y anti-inflamatorios significativos en líneas celulares de cáncer colorrectal sin afectar a las células no cancerosas.
How strong is the evidence for Lovage?
The strongest finding for Lovage carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Lovage safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Lovage in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Lovage interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Lovage in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Lovage?
Lovage is also known as: Любисток, Livèche.
Is Lovage a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Fuentes
- T2 Antioxidant Activities of Ethanolic Extracts Obtained from α-Pinene-Containing Plants and Their Use in Cosmetic Emulsions. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Anti-inflammatory and Apoptotic Effects of Levisticum Officinale Koch Extracts on HT 29 and Caco-2 Human Colorectal Carcinoma Cell Lines. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Adulteration Identification of Angelica Sinensis Radix Based on Molecular Matrix Characteristics. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Arnica/Levisticum 6x comp. can alleviate musculoskeletal symptoms in breast cancer patients undergoing endocrine therapy: a case series. literature abstract metadata