Awesome! I grew lovage in the past. One plant turned into a gigantic clump (2 ft wide) that grew back every year. If I knew how to eat it, then I would keep growing it but I never found a good use for it.
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It's pretty decent as a celery substitute in soup. Has a celery-parsley flavor. I like it for the big flower heads, though I can't quite remember if I see many pollinators drawn to it.
The roots are usually harvested for medicinal purposes. Lovage has been used in traditional medicine, particularly as carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, antispasmodic and diaphoretic.
High in quercetin, Vitamin C, and B-vitamins - Like all green leafies, lovage is packed with nutrition.
UTIs & kidney health - Lovage is a natural diuretic that boosts urination without electrolyte loss. This system flush can keep things healthy and moving.
Stomach complaints & appetite - Lovage tea can calm the nervous and digestive systems, which may help to restore appetite.
Arthritis & joint relief - The anti-inflammatory effects of lovage can help support healthy joints and subtly improve pain.
Menstrual complaints - Lovage has been used to alleviate cramps, bloating, and other monthly irritations. The nutrient-dense nature of the plant can help with cravings, too.
Skin benefits - A lovage ointment can be a salve for smoothing skin, improving tone and appearance, and providing better blood flow.
Allergies & colds- The high quercetin levels of lovage produce a natural antihistamine effect. Try adding some to soups when you’re feeling under the weather!