Herb guide › Lovage Leaf
Lovage Leaf
An aromatic tea made from the leaves of Levisticum officinale. It has a strong celery-like flavor with parsley and herbal notes. Traditionally used as a culinary and digestive herb and for urinary fluid balance.
Traditionally used for
Bloating, Gas, Indigestion, Water retention
Potential benefits
Digestive support; traditional urinary and fluid-balance support with antioxidant wellness.
Ingredients
Levisticum officinale leaf (Lovage Leaf)
Origin
Mediterranean
How it is traditionally prepared
1–2 tsp dried leaf/8 oz water, steep 8–10 minutes. 1 cup daily for short-term use.
Cautions and who should avoid it
Lovage has diuretic effects and should be avoided with kidney inflammation or certain kidney conditions. Avoid medicinal amounts during pregnancy. May interact with diuretics.
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