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Lovage Root and Leaf Profile Also known as- Levisticum officinale, and Garden Lovage. Introduction Lovage is a flowering plant in the same family as carrots, parsley, and dill. Its dark green leaves resemble cilantro, while the stalks resemble celery. The herb is sweeter but stronger than celery. Introduced from Europe, it now grows wild in the United States in New England, the Great Lakes states, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. Constituents Quercetin. The root also contains 1,8-cineole, camphor, coumarins, eugenol, limonene, and methol. Parts Used The entire plant is medicinal, but typically the roots and the leaves are used in herbal medicine. Typical Preparations Teas, tinctures, encapsulations. Also eaten fresh as a vegetable. Sometimes combined with ligusticum (Chinese lovage root) or osha in cough remedies. The dried leaf may be sprinkled on food or added to soup stock. Summary Quercetin is what makes lovage an excellent allergy cure, and also an excellent treatment for bronchitis, indigestion, and colic. Grieve's Herbal notes that the roots, leaves and fruits are antispasmodic, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, mildly expectorant and stimulant. The leaves eaten as a vegetable or used several times a day as an herb may stimulate menstruation. Modern herbalists also use lovage to treat kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and to relieve flatulence and gas pains. Precautions May intensify sunburn. Not recommended while pregnant.   For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.   View Cart/Check Out Privacy Policy   |   Return Policy   |  Ordering Information   |  International Orders   |  Quality Control Products Index     |    A Modern Herbal     |    Botanical.com Copyright © 2000-2008 Botanical.com customerservice@mountainroseherbs.com