| Lesson 9 |
| Lovage |
| Levisticum officinale |
| Garden Lovage is one of the old English herbs that was formerly very generally cultivated and is still used in herbal medicine and potions today. |
| Lovage, itself, has a thick, fleshy root, 5or 6" long and shaped like a carrot, however instead of being orange in color, it is greyish-brown. The thick stems grow 3-4' or more in height and vaguely resemble celery in appearance and flavor. The large, dark green leaves are on erect stalks and divided into narrow wedge-like segments. In June and July the plant carries yellow flowers. |
| The roots, leaves and seeds are all used in potion making. Lovage is used a lot in Confusing and Befuddlement Draughts because of its effect of inflaming a persons brain. The effects can be hot-headedness and recklessness. |
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| Homework |
| 1) What does it's root resemble? 2) What might it taste like? 3) What parts can be used in potion making? 4) How long are the roots and how long are the stems generally? 5) What effects does Lovage have when put into a potion? True or False 6)The root of Lovage is orange like a carrot. 7) The flowers bloom in winter. |
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