Lovage Tea Benefits

Lovage Tea Benefits have been known for their diuretic, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties.

In the medieval times, lovage can often be found in monastery gardens where it is often used as a tea remedy for coughs and lung and chest ailments.



Lovage is a perennial aromatic flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, same as carrots, Lovage and parsley.

Lovage possesses dark green leaves and greenish yellow flowers.

The plant is native to and expansively farmed in Europe.

It now grows wild in the northern and central parts of the United States.

The scent and flavor of lovage is reminiscent of celery.

Lovage seems to thrive best in well-drained cavernous, luxuriant soil that can preserve moisture.



Lovage leaves are popularly used for flavoring certain dishes, particularly soups while the roots and rhizomes of lovage are known to contain therapeutic properties.



Lovage is a source of quercetin, a flavonoid that is used as a nutritional supplement whose potential for fighting cancer and other similar diseases are currently under study.

Lovage also contains such compounds as coumarins, beta-sitosterol, gums and resins.



To make lovage tea, infuse about 2 teaspoons of dried lovage herb in a cup of boiling water. Let the mix steep for about 5 to 7 minutes.



The use of lovage by pregnant women and those with kidney problems is not recommended.

The following health benefits are attributed to lovage tea:

Lovage tea may help in the treatment of indigestion & colic and may help alleviate gas                         pains and flatulence. It may also help stimulate the appetite.

Lovage tea may help in the treatment of bronchitis and cough.

Lovage tea may help in the treatment of kidney stones and urinary tract infections.

Lovage tea may help in improving blood circulation.

Lovage tea may help alleviate menstrual pain.

Lovage may help in the treatment of rheumatism.

Lovage tea may help alleviate migraine headache.