Lovage

Also Known As : Old English Lovage, Italian Lovage, Cornish Lovage, Love parsley

Technical Name : Levisiticum officinalis

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Its flavor is much like celery, only stronger and sweeter.

Usage Tips

Fresh, new leaves of Lovage can be added to salads to give them flavor.
Leaves and stems can be used to flavor soups, salads, gravy, meat, and chicken dishes.
Chopped leaves and the stems can be added to bread stuffing or casseroles.
The leaf stalks can also be sautéed similar to the stalks of celery, cut into segments or split lengthwise into long strips.

Description

Lovage's leaves are shiny and dark green with jagged, toothed edges. It has long and thin hollow stalks. Its delicate leaves look and smell like celery leaves. Lovage has a very strong aroma and flavor and only a few leaves are required to flavor a dish. Its seeds are also used as a seasoning, much like celery seeds.

Health benefits

Eucalyptol, one of the primary soothing agents found in Lovage, helps to reduce irritation and inflammation in the lungs, promoting more rapid healing.⁽¹⁾
It helps to reduce bloating and excess gas by reducing irritation in bowels and promoting healthy, normal movement in colon.⁽¹⁾
Its natural anti-inflammatory nature makes it the perfect remedy for those suffering from conditions like gout, arthritis, and hemorrhoids.⁽¹⁾

Note

Lovage might increase the amount of sodium in the body, which might increase blood pressure. Pregnant women should avoid it as it might cause the uterus to contract or start the menstrual period.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.organicfacts.net/lovage.html

(2) https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-725/lovage

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