Lovage

Synonym(s)

officinal levisticum

Definition
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Lovage, also known as Levisticum officinale, Maggikraut or Lavas, is a plant in the genus Levisticum of the umbellifer family (Apiaceae). Lovage grows up to 2 m high, has pinnate leaves and yellow-green umbelliferous flowers, as well as elliptical, notched fruits. Flowering time: June to August,
Fruit ripening: August to September. Lovage originates from western Asia, has been cultivated in Europe for over a thousand years and has also been cultivated in North America since modern times.

The root(Levistici radix) is used phytotherapeutically.

Food: The herb of the plant is used as a soup spice. The name "Maggi herb" arose due to the similarity in taste between Maggi seasoning and lovage, but Maggi seasoning does not contain lovage.

Cosmetics: Levistivum offcinalis extract (INCI)

General information
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Lovage is a hardy and perennial plant that can reach heights of between 1 and 2 m and has an aromatic scent.

The branched stalk of lovage is an intense green color. Levisticum officinale forms a rhizome with a diameter of 4 to 5 cm. The lower leaves in particular have long stalks. Lovage has yellowish to light green flowers. They bloom from June to August. The brown fruit of Levisticum officinale is 5 to 7 mm long and 3 to 4 mm wide. The fruits ripen between August and September.

Note(s)
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Naturopathy: Levisticum officinale is the parent plant of Levistici radix , the lovage root; also of Herba Levistici, the lovage herb, and of Oleum Levistici, the lovage root oil. Cave phototoxic reactions - furanocoumarins.

Cosmetics: Extracts from the fresh roots as Levistivum offcinalis extract (INCI) and from the fresh herb as Levisticum officinalis oil (INCI) are used in cosmetic formulations.

Homeopathy: The ethanolic extract of the dried rhizome is prescribed for otitis media, for example.