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DESCRIPTION:
Ligusticum striatum (syn. L. wallichii) is a flowering plant native to India, Kashmir, and Nepal[2] in the carrot family best known for its use in traditional Chinese medicine where it is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs.
Lovage (Ligusticum Striatum) Extract is known by the common name Szechuan Lovage.
Lovage (Ligusticum Striatum) Extract contains the phytoprogestogens 3,8-dihydrodiligustilide and riligustilide.[4]
SYNONYMS OF LOVAGE (LIGUSTICUM STRIATUM) EXTRACT
Cortia striata (DC.) Leute,Laserpitium striatum Wall. nom. Inval.,Ligusticum chuanxiong S.H.Qiu, Y.Q.Zeng, K.Y.Pan, Y.C.Tang & J.M.Xu,Ligusticum wallichii Franch.,Oreocome striata (DC.) Pimenov & Kljuykov,Selinum striatum (DC.) Benth. & Hook. F.,Selinum striatum Benth. ex C.B.Clarke
Botanical Name: Ligusticum chuanxiong (aka L. wallichii or L. striatum)
Long used by the Chinese as a medicinal herb, it is also used in cooking and as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics.
Not to be confused with Ligusticum sinense or Ligusticum porteri, plants that are in the same genus, but have different attributes, Ligusticum wallichii is a famous blood tonic herb that can also help relieve pain and inflammation.
Western:
Western Name: Ligusticum
Also Known As: Szechuan Lovage Root
Organs/Systems: Cardiovascular, Immune, Menses
Key Actions: Immune Enhancement, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Antispasmodic, Sedative, Pain Relief
Medicinal Uses: Treats a wide variety of hematological disorders including ischemia and thrombosis.
Eastern
Pin Yin: Chuan Xiong
Also Known As: Szechuan Lovage Root
Meridians: Liver, Gallbladder, Pericardium
Key Actions: Invigorates Qi, Moves Blood, Tonifies Yin, Relieves Pain and Inflammation, Dispels Wind
Medicinal Uses:
Often used to relieve symptoms related to menstruation (cramping, headaches, nausea, or late starting menses) and other general gynecological disorders.
It also treats angina, coronary, cerebral ischemia, and traumatic injuries.
A leading herb for any externally contracted Wind disorder characterized by headache, dizziness, neck and shoulder spasms, or painful obstruction.
Parts Most Frequently Used: Root, Rhizome
Flavors/Temps: Acrid, Pungent, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Sweet, Aromatic, Warm
Caution: Up to 9 g is considered safe, with up to 3-6 g used to treat irregular menses. If you overdose, vomiting and dizziness can occur.
Key Constituents: Alkaloid (Tetramethylpyrazine), Ferulic acid (a phenolic compound), Chrysophanol, Sedanoic acid, Essential oils (Ligustilide and Butylphthalide)
History/Folklore: Ligusticum is a very popular herb in China and Korea, where it grows wild and has been cultivated for centuries.
Lovage (Ligusticum Striatum) Extract is widely used to treat gynecological disorders and disorders due to blood clotting, including injuries and coronary and cerebral clotting.
Lovage (Ligusticum Striatum) Extract is also commonly used to treat colds and flu, headaches, and neck and shoulder pain.
Ligusticum is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is said to Nourish Yin and supplement Kidney Qi, strengthening the Muscles and Bones and promoting clear vision and improved hearing.
Shen Nung, China’s first herbalist said, “It is a tonic to the Vital Centers, brightens the eye, strengthens the Yin, quiets the five viscera, nourishes the vital principle, makes vigorous the loins and naval, expels “the hundred diseases”, restores gray hair, and if taken for a long time will increase the firmness of the flesh, giving sprightliness and youth to the body.”
The herb is also popularly used when the seasons are changing between the summer and fall, as these are times, when either people fall ill or existing symptoms can become aggravated. Allergic and dry coughs, eczema, muscle aches, and joint stiffness all benefit from ligusticum during this time of year.
A highly aromatic herb, it is used in China, not only to Move Blood and Qi, but also to Warm the Meridians, Protect Blood, and Cool Excess Fire.
Its scent is described as earthy with a hint of caramel or butterscotch. It is used as a food flavoring and added to cosmetics for its fragrance.
Because ligusticum excels at improving both Blood and Qi circulation, it is considered to be an excellent cleansing tonic, especially for the Liver.
Lovage (Ligusticum Striatum) Extract combines well with almost any other tonic herb and may be added to almost any formula.
Not to be confused with Ligusticum sinense or Ligusticum porteri, plants that are in the same genus, but that have different attributes. Ligusticum wallichii (aka Szechuan Lovage Root, Chuan Xiong) is a famous blood tonic herb that can also help relieve pain and inflammation.
Lovage (Ligusticum Striatum) Extract is an acrid, pungent, and warming herb. Ligusticum sinense (aka Chinese Lovage Root, Straw Weed, or Gao Ben) is best known for treating bladder infections and lung infections.
Lovage (Ligusticum Striatum) Extract is a warm, pungent herb. Ligusticum porteri (aka Osha, Tie Da Yin Chen) is native to North America and is best known for treating bronchitis, sore throats, cold and flu, and pneumonia.
Lovage (Ligusticum Striatum) Extract is pungent, slightly bitter, and warming.
Pay attention to identification if wild harvesting, as Hemlock, a poisonous plant, is also often confused with Ligusticum porteri. Ligusticum porteri (Osha) has oval seeds and Hemlock has purple spots on its stem, while Osha has no spots.
Ligusticum (lovage,[2]: 824 licorice root[3]) is a genus of about 60 species of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae,[4] native to cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Its name is believed to derive from the Italian region of Liguria.[5]
USES OF LOVAGE (LIGUSTICUM STRIATUM) EXTRACT:
Along with Ligusticum wallichii, L. striatum is one of the possible herbs used to make the Chinese Traditional Medicine Chuānxiōng (Chinese: 川芎)
Lovage (Ligusticum Striatum) Extract is used in China, with portions of other plants and herbs (such as monkshood and Rosa banksiae) to make a liniment to treat a painful swelling of the joints.[5]
Lovage (Ligusticum Striatum) Extract can be used to treat ischemic strokes, improve brain microcirculation and inhibit thrombus formation and platelet aggregation
The roots of several species are used as medicinal herbs. L. striatum (in older literature L. wallichi or L. chuanxiong) is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in Chinese herbology, where it is called chuānxiōng (川芎); in English, Szechwan lovage.[7]
L. porteri (osha) is used in Western herbal medicine. Chinese Ligusticum root contains alkaloids that have been shown in studies to inhibit TNF-alpha production and TNF-alpha-mediated NF-kappaB activation.[8]
One study conducted in Japan showed the active compounds found in Ligusticum sinense have both anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing effects, exerting its anti-inflammatory benefits in the early and the late stages of processes in the inflammatory pathology.[9]
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Ligusticum
Species: L. Striatum
SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT LOVAGE (LIGUSTICUM STRIATUM) EXTRACT
First aid measures:
Description of first aid measures:
General advice:
Consult a physician.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Move out of dangerous area:
If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh air.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
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In case of skin contact:
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
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In case of eye contact:
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
If swallowed:
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.
Firefighting measures:
Extinguishing media:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas
Advice for firefighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Accidental release measures:
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment.
Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental precautions:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Handling and storage:
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 8A: Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
Exposure controls/personal protection:
Control parameters:
Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Exposure controls:
Appropriate engineering controls:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment:
Eye/face protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Faceshield (8-inch minimum).
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection:
Handle with gloves.
Gloves must be inspected prior to use.
Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.
Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection:
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection:
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a fullface respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.
If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Stability and reactivity:
Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatible materials:
Strong oxidizing agents:
Hazardous decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas.
Disposal considerations:
Waste treatment methods:
Product:
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging:
Dispose of as unused product.
