Lovage
What a romantic name — lovage sounds like it comes from “love” and “age” if you ask me. (Though it probably has a totally different origin!) Lovage was most popular during the Middle Ages — even the emperor Charlemagne kept lovage on the grounds. The herb was planted in both kitchen gardens and medicinal gardens. The roots of lovage were thought to be where the best medicine resided. They were used to treat rheumatism, jaundice, sore throat, kidney stones, and stomach problems. Some herbalists used lovage to relieve menstrual problems. The plant was used as a diuretic. Chewing on a … Continue reading