Wednesday 24 January 2024

Plants We Used To Use 271. Lovage

Lovage (Levisticum officinale) leaves and stems add an intense celery-like flavour to soups; stews and stocks. This plant's rhizomes were used to make a medicine, claimed to benefit folk with diabetes-generated kidney damage. It was also said to help with indigestion; kidney stones and coughs.

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What's In a Critter's Name? 56. Lynx

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