Livêche (Racine)

Latin Name: Levisticum Officinale

Plant part: Root

Origin: France

A sort of large wild celery in scent, stature and foliage, Lovage is a perennial plant belonging to the Apiaceae family that grows spontaneously in the Pyrenees.
It is thought to have been introduced to France by Benedictine monks, who recognized its calming properties. In fact, its name, levisticum, derives from the Latin word for relief. In Switzerland, lovage is often referred to as “Maggi herb”, after the brand’s aromatized cubes sold in stores. The root, which is distilled to extract the essential oil and hyrdolat, contains coumarin, starch, vitamin C and tannin. It is also particularly appreciated in detox for its phthalide content. This chemical compound promotes drainage and detoxification, making Lovage root an interesting natural treatment option.

When my liver is tired

My testimony Two years ago, I consulted my homeopath for various minor ailments. Arnold’s neuralgia in the neck and skull, difficulty digesting greasy meals, often pasty mouth, frequent frostbite on fingers and toes. Her diagnosis was “liver and gallbladder”. Although I had been told from time to time that I had a waxy complexion, which could indicate a liver “problem”, I had never thought that my neck pain or frostbite could be liver-related. I have to say that since I’ve been taking care...

Product focus Lovage hydrolate

Lovage, traditionally recognized for its draining action on the emunctories (liver, kidneys, skin), promotes the elimination of toxins. With its phthalide content (60% of the hydrosol), it stimulates elimination of toxins by the liver and kidneys. The liver plays a central and vital role in our organism, filtering and purifying blood, digesting lipids, and regulating various enzymes and hormones.✨ Thanks to lovage hydrosol, stimulation of the hepatocytes and bile ducts not only promotes...

Plant of the month Lovage

🌿Herbarium of Essenciagua - La livèche🌿 Lovage is a perennial medicinal plant in the Apiaceae family that grows spontaneously in the Pyrenees. It’s a kind of large wild celery in scent, stature and foliage. In phytotherapy, lovage is renowned for its draining action on the emunctories (liver, kidneys, skin), promoting the elimination of toxins. At Essenciagua, we distill the roots of organic lovage of French origin, which contains coumarin, starch, vitamin C and tannin. 🌿 With its Celery...

Lovage Hydrolate (Root) 100% Organic and Handcrafted

Hydrolat de Livèche, produced in Lozère by artisanal distillation of the roots and certified organic, is an exceptional, multi-faceted product. Known for its use as a culinary aromatic, it enriches dishes with its unique, delicate flavor. In phytotherapy, Lovage is traditionally recognized as an emunctory drainer (liver-kidney-skin), promoting the elimination of toxins. Thanks to the phthalides of which lovage hydrosol is composed, it has an action on the liver and kidneys, stimulating their...

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Lovage Essential Oil (Root) 100% Organic and Handcrafted

Essenciagua Lovage Essential Oil (Root), certified organic, is a chemotyped and botanically defined product, recognized for its stimulating and beneficial properties against liver and biliary fatigue. Derived from Levisticum officinale, an aromatic plant native to the Pyrenees, lovage is a plant resembling a large wild celery, introduced to France by Benedictine monks. This essential oil, distilled from the plant’s root, contains coumarin, starch, vitamin C and tannin. It is widely used for...

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