Levisticum officinale - Lovage:
A hardy perennial plant that can grow up to 2m in height.
Parts used are the leaves, fresh seeds, stems and roots.
it is a traditional feature of the old cottage garden.
Young shoots can be used like celery in soups and casseroles.
Medicinally Lovage eases spasms and has a diuretic affect, can be made into a tea with the leaves and fresh seeds to ease problems such as indigestion, wind, urinary disorders.