Hardly any other herb arouses such clear associations. When you smell the lovage, you immediately think of soup - at least most people do. But are there other possible uses and which parts of the plant can be used?

Many parts of the plant are used

The leaves of the lovage are mainly used. In addition, it is possible to process the seeds, stems and roots in the kitchen. The leaves are best used either fresh or frozen. When dried, they lose a lot of their aroma. Dried and crushed, the seeds are ideal for seasoning.

Maggi herb - no soup without lovage

A soup without lovage? It's hard to imagine… If you were to cook a vegetable soup without lovage, you would probably notice that the soup lacked flavor. Lovage is the typical spice for all kinds of vegetable soups.

But beware: When seasoning with lovage, thrift should be the top priority. The flavoring power of lovage is enormous. It is best to use only one leaf per liter of soup. Alternatively, you can use the seeds or a small piece of the root.

Other dishes with lovage

In addition to a home-style soup, lovage can enrich other dishes. The following dishes harmonize splendidly with it:

  • Veal and poultry (especially roasts)
  • salads
  • egg dishes
  • mushroom dishes
  • Fish like trout
  • sauces
  • Quark
  • Bread and other baked goods (with the seeds)

An almost forgotten medicinal herb

Did you know?: Lovage can be used to relieve various ailments. Among other things, it has an appetizing, draining, antispasmodic and digestive effect. Thus, lovage can be used, for example, with and against:

  • gastrointestinal problems
  • muscle pain
  • cramps
  • heartburn
  • urinary tract infections
  • Skin diseases such as abscesses

For example, lovage can be made into a tea to relieve symptoms. A teaspoon of dried leaves is poured into a cup of hot water. The root can also be used for tea. You can also add lovage to a full bath or season food.

tips and tricks

In order to get the best aroma, you should harvest the lovage at the right time. The harvest time depends on the respective part of the plant (shoots, leaves, seeds, roots).

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Vegetable garden