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Many people put these leaves only into soup; they would not give up medicinal lovage tea. Whoever has these miraculous leaves in the yard is lucky. They help the body and cure many ailments. It’s enough to brew this medicinal tea from them.
Medicinal tea from the leaves
Tea from lovage is used as an important diuretic that helps excrete harmful substances from the body. It causes the body to drain and is therefore excellent in cases of retained water. It also clears the respiratory tract, strengthens the body, the nervous system, the musculoskeletal system and supports heart function. It helps the circulatory system with blood flow and acts as a mild aphrodisiac. It is also used for irregular menstruation.
Effects of the medicinal tea:
- Aids digestion; if you’re losing weight, it’s one of the best helpers,
- Speeds up metabolism,
- Promotes bile secretion – an excellent prevention of gallbladder disease,
- Removes flatulence and bloating,
- Prevents cardiovascular diseases, cleanses the blood and blood vessels,
- Diuretic effects – it is excellent for people who suffer from frequent inflammations of the bladder, kidneys and urinary tract,
- Removes excess water from the body; if you salt a lot, lovage will cleanse your body of excess sodium,
- Cleanses the respiratory tract – removes mucus and facilitates breathing,
- Helps with allergies,
- Helps with joint diseases and pain,
- A decoction of lovage can successfully treat joint diseases such as rheumatism, osteoarthritis or gout. You can boil all parts of the plant, but the root has the most pronounced effect. Tea made from lovage root several times a day can effectively relieve many health problems.
- Excellent during the flu – lovage is not only a great preventive measure, but it will also help you recover faster.
Preparation:
Both the root and the leaves of lovage are used to prepare the tea.
For one cup you need about 1 teaspoon of dried leaves or root, which is poured with 2.5 dcl of water. The infusion is left to steep for 15 minutes and is drunk 2 to 3 times a day. During the flu, viral infections and other infections, use it until the illness subsides.
