What properties does lovage grass have? We will answer this and other questions regarding the presented plant in detail in this article.
Description
Lovage grass is a perennial plant containing many useful substances. In its properties, it is quite similar to celery. Which is not surprising, because both presented plants belong to the same family - Celery.
Lovage grass has a specific aroma and also a very bitter taste. The stem of such a plant is round and tubular, and branching begins only at the top. It should be noted that the lovage can reach a height of two meters.
The root system of such a plant is very powerful, massive and fusiform. The leaves of the grass are shiny and have a wedge-shaped, serrated shape. As for the flowers, they are quite small. Lovage blooms at the very beginning of June.
Procurement of raw materials
You can use this plant completely. If you want to prepare rhizomes, then it is better to do it in the fall. They must be dug up, washed well and ground, then dried and stored (at room temperature) in a tightly packed container.
To prepare the stems and leaves, they need to be cut, washed, and then lightly dried. Such raw materials can be frozen. If you decide to dry the leaves of lovage, then it is advisable to store them in a glass container.
Composition of grass
Why is the herb lovage so often used in alternative medicine as a preventive and therapeutic agent? The fact is that all parts of this plant contain essential oil. In addition, resins, starch, organic acids, mineral and tannins, as well as many other components that have a beneficial effect on the human body, were found in its roots. Among other things, the leaves of this plant contain ascorbic acid. This is what makes lovage even more effective and effective in treatment.
Lovage grass: plant properties
We told about the composition of this plant. But how do these substances affect the human body?
Almost all adherents of alternative medicine use medicinal herbs to treat various diseases. Lovage is no exception. But why did this plant deserve such fame? Many years of experience in the use of the presented herb has shown that its beneficial components really help with many diseases. So, lovage has a calming and anti-inflammatory effect, heals wounds, relieves swelling, successfully fights migraine and anemia, and also strengthens and tones the body as a whole.
Can't leavewithout much attention and the fact that not so long ago scientists found that this plant is able to protect a person from the negative effects of radiation waves.
Use in folk and traditional medicine
Love herb, which is widely used, is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent. The juice contained in this plant contributes not only to the healing of small cuts, but also to the cleansing and scarring of deep purulent wounds. It should also be noted that lovage is very often used by cosmetics and pharmaceutical companies for the manufacture of various medicinal and caring products.
In folk medicine, a decoction from the roots of the presented plant has proven itself especially well. It is an ideal prophylactic against infectious diseases. In addition, it is actively used for urinary problems and constipation.
It should also be noted that a decoction of this herb is often used by those who suffer from heart disease, insomnia or regular stressful situations.
Use in cooking
What else is lovage herb used for? The use of this plant for weight loss is explained by the presence of tannins in it, which have a beneficial effect on intestinal motility, which directly affects its cleansing.
Often lovage is used in cooking as a condiment. Dried shoots and leaves of thisplants give the finished dishes a wonderful aroma, as well as a slightly spicy aftertaste. Its aerial part can be added to soup broths. If you want to use fresh lovage, then you can season boiled or fried meat with it, as well as add it to various salads.
The roots of this herb are often used to make dressings and sauces. When preparing homemade marinades, experts also recommend adding a couple of small sprigs of lovage to each jar. In this case, all your pickles will acquire a richer aroma and taste.
It should be especially noted that lovage is actively used in cooking also due to the fact that it is able to stimulate digestion.
Contraindications to the use of herbs
As with conventional pharmaceutical preparations, the presented medicinal plant also has its own contraindications. It is forbidden to eat and as a remedy during the period of bearing a child. This is due to the fact that it is able to cause a large blood flow to the pelvic area, which is known to be quite dangerous for the fetus.
Among other things, this plant is not recommended for those who have inflamed hemorrhoids. Indeed, for the same reason as during pregnancy, blood flow to the pelvic area will greatly complicate the treatment of this disease.
Lovage grass in magic
Even in ancient times, people knew about the magical properties of this perennial plant. According to psychics, its beneficial properties do not workonly healing, but also attract any person of the opposite sex. So, using this grass, the girls more than once bewitched the guys they liked.
Magic rituals using lovage grass are recommended only on Friday. After all, this day is the day of the goddess of love - Venus. One of these ways of love spells intersects with cooking. In other words, a girl in love needs to prepare a dish, the ingredients of which are lovage and meat, and then treat her boyfriend to them. After a young man eats a meal specially made for him, he will develop an inexplicable craving for the woman who arranged such a hearty meal for him.
Summarize
Now you know what lovage grass is, what it is used for and what properties it has. It should be noted that most often a decoction of the presented plant is used as a remedy. It is prepared quite easily: a couple of large spoons must be poured with boiling water and left under a closed lid until it cools completely.
