LOVAGE

Levisticum officinale

  • COMMON NAMES

    Lovage, Maggi plant

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Apiaceae

    The Umbel Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native to Europe

  • HABITAT

    Grows in sunny woodlands with and moist soil.

  • CULTIVATION

    Perennial

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Volatile Oils & Flavonoids

FLAVOR PROFILE: Similar to celery, but with a touch of aniseed

PAIRING: Fish & Poultry

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.