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Lovage Root

Low concern

Lovage root is a traditional culinary herb. EMA HMPC has a herbal monograph for traditional use as a diuretic.

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What it is

Root of Levisticum officinale, an aromatic herb in the Apiaceae family.

Culinary spice/seasoning; flavoring in stocks, soups, and bitters.

Why it's flagged

furanocoumarins (photosensitivity at high doses)
avoid in pregnancy
Apiaceae allergen potential

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings... including Lovage (Levisticum officinale)... are generally recognized as safe for their intended use."

21 CFR 182.10 - Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Listed in 21 CFR 182.10/182.20 as a GRAS spice/natural flavoring (Levisticum officinale).

European Union — EFSA

EMA HMPC monograph: Levisticum officinale W.D.J. Koch, radix - traditional herbal medicinal product.

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