{"id":22925,"date":"2026-05-27T17:54:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=22925"},"modified":"2026-05-27T17:54:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:54:34","slug":"dandelion-medicinal-properties-how-to-grow-and-use-in-cooking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=22925","title":{"rendered":"Dandelion: medicinal properties, how to grow and use in cooking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The story of my acquaintance with lovage began by chance: while buying flowers at the market, I received this greenery \u201cas a gift\u201d from a kind grandmother-seller. At that time, I did not know that it was real green gold. I planted it out of curiosity. And I did not regret it \u2014 lovage remained in my garden forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A unique plant: both beautiful and useful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a perennial aromatic\u00a0plant\u00a0belonging to the umbelliferae family. Its pleasant, deep aroma resembles something between celery, parsley and bay leaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/glaznews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lobustok1.jpg\" alt=\"Dandelion: medicinal properties, how to grow and use in cooking\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/glaznews.com\/2025\/05\/20\/lyubistok-roslina\/&amp;text=%D0%9B%D1%8E%D0%B1%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BA:%20%D0%BB%D1%96%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D1%96%20%D0%B2%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%96,%20%D1%8F%D0%BA%20%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%89%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B8%20%D1%82%D0%B0%20%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B8%20%D0%B2%20%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%BB%D1%96%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%96%D1%97%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why should you plant lovage in every garden?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unpretentiousness<\/strong>\u00a0: withstands heat, frost, shading and even temporary drought.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decorative<\/strong>\u00a0: tall bushes with carved leaves decorate the garden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Honey plant<\/strong>\u00a0: attracts beneficial insects during flowering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repel pests<\/strong>\u00a0: its scent is disliked by many harmful insects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medicinal properties of lovage \ud83c\udf3f\ud83e\ude7a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our great-grandmothers actively used lovage as a home remedy for many ailments. Today, folk medicine confirms that this plant is a real pharmacy right from the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What lovage treats:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digestive problems:<\/strong><br>An infusion of the root improves appetite, relieves bloating and cramps, and helps with an upset stomach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kidneys and bladder<\/strong><br>Has a diuretic effect, helps remove excess fluid from the body, and reduces swelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women&#8217;s Health<\/strong><br>Previously, it was considered a &#8220;women&#8217;s herb&#8221; &#8211; it was used to regulate the cycle and reduce pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The calming effect<\/strong><br>of lovage tea relieves nervous tension and promotes restful sleep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleansing the body<\/strong><br>Removes toxins, promotes overall health.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f&nbsp;<em>Contraindications: pregnancy, individual intolerance, acute kidney disease. It is advisable to consult a doctor before use.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3f 1. Infusion to improve digestion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Helps with bloating, heaviness in the stomach, and cramps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 tbsp. dried or crushed fresh lovage root<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>250 ml of boiling water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pour boiling water over the root in a thermos or cover with a lid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insist for 2 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to use:<\/strong><br>Drink 1\/3 cup 3 times a day 15\u201320 minutes before meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca7 2. Diuretic tea for the kidneys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gently removes excess fluid, relieves swelling.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 tsp. crushed dried leaves or root<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup hot water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pour hot (not boiling!) water over the raw materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insist for 20 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to use:<\/strong><br>1\/2 cup in the morning and afternoon (no later than 5:00 p.m.). The course is no more than 5\u20137 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f&nbsp;<em>Do not use in case of acute kidney inflammation or pregnancy!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\ude77 3. Decoction for women&#8217;s health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can help with irregular cycles, PMS, and painful periods.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 tbsp. lovage root<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 ml of water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pour in water, bring to a boil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insist for another 30 minutes, strain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to use:<\/strong><br>100 ml 2 times a day 30 minutes before meals, course &#8211; 5 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddd8 4. Calming tea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For nervous tension, irritability, to improve sleep.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 tsp lovage leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp mint or lemon balm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon of chamomile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 ml of boiling water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boil everything together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insist for 15\u201320 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to use:<\/strong><br>Drink before bed or in the evening as a tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2728 5. Bath with lovage for the skin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cleanses the skin, relieves itching, and calms the nerves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3\u20134 tbsp. dried lovage (leaves or roots)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 liter of water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boil for 10 minutes, let stand for another 30 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strain and add to a bath with warm water.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to use:<\/strong><br>Take a bath 15\u201320 minutes before bedtime. You can do it 2\u20133 times a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use lovage: cooking recipes \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glaznews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lobustok2.jpg\" alt=\"Dandelion: medicinal properties, how to grow and use in cooking\" width=\"800\" height=\"470\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glaznews.com\/2025\/05\/20\/lyubistok-roslina\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSEDpNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe6PMZjsKMAMlkuzz5DZyslsfgdh89GDaiJs2IWVj1SqgSLB30Vf-qASJDeG8_aem_0aTrFyGGbsTEghiPVBQQYg#\">Share<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button?url=https:\/\/glaznews.com\/2025\/05\/20\/lyubistok-roslina\/&amp;description=%D0%9B%D1%8E%D0%B1%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BA:%20%D0%BB%D1%96%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D1%96%20%D0%B2%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%96,%20%D1%8F%D0%BA%20%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%89%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B8%20%D1%82%D0%B0%20%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B8%20%D0%B2%20%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%BB%D1%96%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%96%D1%97&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fglaznews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2FLobustok2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=&amp;display=popup&amp;href=https:\/\/glaznews.com\/2025\/05\/20\/lyubistok-roslina\/&amp;quote=%D0%9B%D1%8E%D0%B1%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BA:%20%D0%BB%D1%96%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D1%96%20%D0%B2%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%96,%20%D1%8F%D0%BA%20%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%89%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B8%20%D1%82%D0%B0%20%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B8%20%D0%B2%20%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%BB%D1%96%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%96%D1%97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/glaznews.com\/2025\/05\/20\/lyubistok-roslina\/&amp;text=%D0%9B%D1%8E%D0%B1%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BA:%20%D0%BB%D1%96%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D1%96%20%D0%B2%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%96,%20%D1%8F%D0%BA%20%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%89%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B8%20%D1%82%D0%B0%20%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B8%20%D0%B2%20%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%BB%D1%96%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%96%D1%97%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fresh herbs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It adds a spicy, deep flavor to borscht, soups, and broths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In vegetable stews and stews &#8211; as a natural seasoning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In homemade marinades &#8211; for cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dried leaves:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lovage salt<\/strong>\u00a0: mix crushed leaves with salt &#8211; an ideal seasoning for meat, roasts, and scrambled eggs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aromatic seasoning<\/strong>\u00a0: Dried leaves can be crushed and added to dishes as a substitute for bay leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe #1:&nbsp;<strong>Homemade lovage seasoning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup dried leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp. sea salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp dried dill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix, store in a jar with a tight lid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe #2:&nbsp;<strong>Omelet with lovage and cheese<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp. l. milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50 g grated cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp. chopped lovage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt, pepper &#8211; to taste.<br>Fry in a pan until cooked &#8211; tasty and aromatic!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dandelion is more than just a green leaf. It is a perennial, unpretentious plant with a wide range of beneficial properties. It will become a garden decoration, a cooking assistant and a natural healer. Having accidentally settled in my garden, lovage became a favorite of the whole family &#8211; and will remain so forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The story of my acquaintance with lovage began by chance: while buying flowers at the market, I received this greenery \u201cas a gift\u201d from a kind grandmother-seller. 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