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  MOFGA - the MOF&G: Cooking with Herbs-Lovage
Under relatively unfussy conditions, a tiny lovage seed can produce a plant that will reach a whopping 5 feet in height—and every bit of the plant, from the top leaves to the deep root, can be used in the kitchen.
Benedictine monks used lovage roots as an ingredient in a stomach-settling cordial during the Middle Ages, and Charlemagne decreed that it be grown in all of his gardens.
Over the centuries, lovage has been grown and harvested as a soothing bath cologne, diuretic, treatment for rheumatism and migraine, and as a love charm and aphrodisiac, a usage that gave birth to its nickname of "love parsley".
www.mofga.org /mofga/other/mofdec00.htm   (833 words)

  
  Lovage
Lovage root contains 0.6 to 1.0% of a volatile oil, the principal constituents (70%) of which are a series of lactone derivatives known as phthalides.
Lovage is significantly diuretic and antimicrobial, and is commonly taken for urinary tract complaints.
Lovage may stimulate menstruation and induce miscarriage if consumed in very large quantities, as is sometimes done for medicinal purposes.
www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_lovage.htm   (1239 words)

  
 Lovage -- Levisticum officinale Koch.
Lovage is a perennial plant of the carrot family grown more for confectionary purposes than as a vegetable.
Lovage is propagated from seed or by root divisions.
Since lovage is a perennial plant, the roots may be dug at the end of the second or third year.
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 Lovage
Lovage is a beautiful hardy perennial herb belonging to the Umbelliferae, the same family as angelica and carrot.
Lovage is a stimulant with similar reactions to angelica, to which is related.
Medicinally, lovage is used for stimulation of digestion and as a remedy for an upset stomach.
www.organicgardening.org.uk /todo_now/lovage.php   (899 words)

  
 LOVAGE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Lovage, Levisticum officinale W.D.J. Koch., a perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of northern Europe and naturalized in the eastern United States, has been grown over the centuries for its aromatic fragrance, its fine ornamental qualities, and to a lesser extent, its medicinal values.
Centers of lovage cultivation are located principally in central Europe, where the plants are collected and the essential oils extracted by steam distillation.
Lovage is generally recognized as safe for human consumption as a natural seasoning and flavoring agent (21 CFR section 172.510 [1982]).
www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/med-aro/factsheets/LOVAGE.html   (442 words)

  
 Herbal Descriptions - Lovage - Levisticum officinale   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a native of the Mediterranean region, growing wild in the mountainous districts of the south of France, in northern Greece and in the Balkans.
The Garden Lovage is one of the old English herbs that was formerly very generally cultivated, and is still occasionally cultivated as a sweet herb, and for the use in herbal medicine of its root, and to a less degree, the leaves and seeds.
Lovage was much used as a drug plant in the fourteenth century, its medicinal reputation probably being greatly founded on its pleasing aromatic odor.
www.viable-herbal.com /herbdesc2/1lovage.htm   (708 words)

  
 Complete Lovage information from Drugs.com
Lovage is an aromatic umbelliferous perennial that is similar in appearance to angelica.
Extracts of lovage are used as flavorings for liqueurs, spice extracts and bitter spirits and fragrances for cosmetics.
Lovage is also used to dissolve phlegm in the respiratory tract.
www.drugs.com /npp/lovage.html   (820 words)

  
 Lovage
In folk medicine, Lovage is also used as a remedy for indigestion, heartburn, gas, menstrual problems, and respiratory inflammation.
Lovage is a sturdy perennial with a fragrant fruit and leaves that give off an aromatic scent when rubbed.
Flushing out the urinary tract with Lovage or any other medication is not advisable if you are retaining water due to a weak heart or kidneys.
www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/101750.shtml   (255 words)

  
 Mystery herb, in celery's cloak
Often confused with wild celery, or smallage (which is a different plant), lovage was made into a cure-all cordial during the Middle Ages, sipped as a remedy for everything from indigestion to lovesickness.
Not surprisingly, in New York lovage's obscurity is as much of an appeal as its potent flavor.
Lovage also has the advantage of a celery flavor without the distracting crunch.
www.azcentral.com /home/food/articles/1115lovage15.html   (835 words)

  
 Lovage Root Oil - Natural Perfumery - Natural Perfumes   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Lovage is an amber to olive brown colored liquid of very powerful and rich, spicy warm, fresh aromatic, intensely sweet and 'root like' odor.
Lovage is a man-size herb related to angelica and pimpinella (aniseed).
Lovage is used in perfumes in minute amounts to produce 'special effects', or to lend warm background notes in spicy or Oriental bases.
www.sunrosearomatics.com /eodesc/lovage.html   (248 words)

  
 lovage
Lovage was used by the ancient Greeks, who chewed the seed to aid digestion and relieve flatulence
Also in Europe a decoction of lovage was said to be a good aphrodisiac that no witch worthy of the name could be without.
Lovage leaves have a deodorizing and antiseptic effect on the skin, and they use to be put it in traveler's shoes in the Middle Ages to revive their weary feet.
www.pinn.net /~swampy/lovage.html   (296 words)

  
 Lovage from Katie's Kitchen Herbs - Herbs from West Wales.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Lovage has been used since Greek and Roman times as a seasoning in food, an additive to medicines, even an ingredient in love potions.
One of its principal uses is as a salt substitute in dishes.
Lovage can be used in almost any dish celery or parsley would be used.
homepage.ntlworld.com /r.attrill/herb_lovage.htm   (133 words)

  
 Seasoned Cooking - March 2001 Issue - Meet Herb - Lovage -- Levisticum officinalis
Lovage is a hardy perennial that grows over four feet high, several feet around and has large dark green leaves.
A great simple soup to make with lovage is made by simmering the leaves with carrots and onions in some chicken broth.
On an anecdotal note, lovage leaves were once worn in a small fabric bag around the neck in order to attract a sweetheart.
www.seasoned.com /issues/200103/c.mh.p1.html   (738 words)

  
 Nathaniel Merriweather Lovage - Music To Make Love To Your Old Lady By
Lovage was used by the ancient Greeks, who chewed the seed to aid digestion and relieve flatulence.
Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal' : The Garden Lovage is one of the old English herbs that was formerly very generally cultivated, and is still occasionally cultivated as a sweet herb, and for the use in herbal medicine of its root, and to a less degree, the leaves and seeds.
Lovage was much used as a drug plant in the fourteenth century, its medicinal reputation probably being greatly founded on its pleasing aromatic odour.
www.bigbaer.com /nathanielmerriweather_lovage.htm   (1361 words)

  
 Lovage -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a plant, the (The period of time during which you are absent from work or duty) leaves of which are used to flavor food, especially in South European cuisine.
It is a tall (3 to 5') (A plant lasting for three seasons or more) perennial that vaguely resembles (Stalks eaten raw or cooked or used as seasoning) celery in appearance and in flavor.
The root of lovage is used as a (Any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine) diuretic
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/lo/lovage.htm   (218 words)

  
 Lovage: Celery Alternative   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Lovage is a perrennial plant with dark green shiny leaves, and can grow to a height of six feet.
Lovage is a potent herb, so not much is needed.
Lovage is also used to treat skin problems by adding it to bath water.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/herb_gardening/45783   (456 words)

  
 Savory Herbs Culture and Use
Veal.—Thyme or marjoram is generally used in combination with summer savory and chervil; also marjoram and basil with thin slices of veal dipped in flour, egg, and crumbs and cooked in deep fat.
Fowl.—Various combinations of poultry seasoning made of fresh or dried leaves of basil, lovage, marjoram, parsley, rosemary, summer savory, sage, and thyme may be used to add variety to the different dishes prepared from chicken, turkey, and other fowl.
Lovage (Levisticum officinale), a perennial, is a tall aromatic herb native to southern Europe and cultivated extensively in Germany.
www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/SavoryHerbs/SavoryHerbs.html   (10389 words)

  
 Commodity Groups - Saskatchewan Herb and Spice Association   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Lovage's short, thick rootstock produces a round, hollow, ribbed stem that is branched near the top.
Lovage was traditionally chewed (the seed) to aid digestion and relieve flatulence.
Lovage leaves have a deodorizing and antiseptic effect on the skin and thus has been used in shoes to relieve tired feet.
paridss.usask.ca /specialcrop/commodity/herb_spice/tour/lovage.html   (568 words)

  
 Lovage Herb - Herbs
Lovage was used in early times as a bath herb.
Lovage leaves are used in soups and gravies.
Lovage broth made from the seeds is traditionally a diuretic and appetite stimulant.
www.greenchronicle.com /gardening/lovage_herb.htm   (288 words)

  
 Lovage (Levisticum officinale) | Plants
Lovage is the tallest of the umbellifers, reaching a height of over 6 feet, and makes an attractive back-of-the border plant.
Lovage is one of the few herbs that tolerates shade, and it grows equally well in full sun.
Lovage has attractive foliage and can be used as a back-of-the-border plant.
www.gardenguides.com /plants/info/herbs/lovage.asp   (391 words)

  
 lovage-msg
I planted the lovage from a plant that I purchased at the local nursery.
Lovage is an aromatic stimulant and a warming digestive tonic similar to
Lovage cordial is an old country drink used to settle the stomach
www.florilegium.org /files/FOOD-VEGETABLES/lovage-msg.html   (2927 words)

  
 Spice Pages: Lovage (Levisticum officinale)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
However, root and fruits have the same taste and may be used if a stronger lovage taste is desired; the root is used as a diuretic drug and may be available in a pharmacy, but the fruits are not traded.
Lovage is chiefly needed for tomato sauces, often in combination with oregano; it may be efficiently combined with rue.
Examples include lovage, parsley and celery; also southernwood could be named, as it has survived in German or British peasants' gardens to this day.
www.uni-graz.at /~katzer/engl/Levi_off.html   (1014 words)

  
 CNN.com - Food Central - Key Ingredient -A little lovage goes a long way - August 16, 1999
Though there are recipes with lovage, a recipe isn't necessary to use it.
Lovage also has the added health benefit of being high in vitamin C. Weishan said he discovered the herb when the magazine's food editor served him a dish including lovage, and he has loved it ever since.
But if you want fresh lovage, you are going to have a hard time finding it in any store.
www.cnn.com /FOOD/key.ingredient/lovage   (643 words)

  
 Nathaniel Merriweather: Lovage: Music to Make Love to Your Old Lady By - PopMatters Music Review
On the surface, Lovage spoofs the "music for lovers" genre, with cover art that puts pseudo-French captions with New Age nature photography and a goofy photo of Nakamura smoking a cigarette next to a gun and some roses.
The guest stars are called "well known sexperts", and there's a definition of "lovage" that describes it as a flatulence-reducing, abdominal pain-relieving herb.
Lovage isn't a cohesive concept album as much as it's a half-joking, half-serious stab at romantic mood music.
www.popmatters.com /music/reviews/m/merriweathernathaniel-lovage.shtml   (695 words)

  
 winemaking: requested recipes (Lovage Wine)
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is an herb once highly valued, especially the small aromatic seeds, but has waned in popularity.
Meanwhile, wash the lovage leaves and crack the seeds (a rolling pin wrapped in cheesecloth will do nicely).
Mix the remaining (cold) water with the hot and pour over lovage.
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 Splendid: Departments: LiveLine: Lovage   (Site not responding. Last check: )
But now, after months of speculation, the traveling circus that is Lovage has finally planted its beat-happy big top within the cozy confines of Chicago’s House of Blues.
After short opening slots from local hip-hop crew The Family Tree and IDM-hopper Dalek, a huge video screen was lowered and the full-weight of the Lovage experience was now thrust upon the audience -- who, it must be noted, were an intensely odd mix of beatheadz, indie rockers, Mike Patton freaks and curious onlookers.
With that Lovage were gone, off to create carnage and elicit sexual encounter in other cities and other times.
www.splendidezine.com /departments/liveline/lovage   (490 words)

  
 Lovage
Uses: Fresh or dried leaves are tasty ingredients in salads, soups and sauces, and have a strong celery-type flavor.
Lovage has been said to be a benefit for relieving abdominal pains due to gastrointestinal gas.
Miscellaneous: Lovage is added to baths to cleanse the psychic portion of the mind.
www.diamon-naturals.us /lovage.htm   (285 words)

  
 Lovage
Indigenous to the Mediterranean region, lovage is a perennial related to parsley and celery.
It is now found in southern Europe and southwestern Asia, growing to six feet in height and thriving in the wild on sunny slopes of mountains, particulary in the Balkans and northern Greece.
It is taken to encourage menstruation and to relieve its pain.
www.innvista.com /health/herbs/lovage.htm   (242 words)

  
 Lovage, Scotch
The Scotch Lovage grows on cliffs and rocky shores in Scotland and Northumberland.
It has a stout, branched rootstock, which is aromatic and pungent; a sparingly branched, erect, grooved stem, 1 to 3 feet high, and much cut-into dark green, shiny leaves, with three-lobed leaflets.
The seeds are sweetly aromatic and were formerly used as a carminative and stimulant medicine, and are still valued by herbalists for pleasantly flavouring confections of Senna and disguising the taste of other medicinal preparations.
www.nisbett.com /herbs/l/lovsco45.html   (348 words)

  
 Lovage Recipes
Lovage Root C/S (Levisticum officinale) 1 lb: K
Melt the butter in a pan and add the salt, pepper, and Lovage.
Heat gently until Lovage is tender, 3-5 minutes.
www.gardensablaze.com /HerbLovageRec.htm   (121 words)

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