Apothecary
Lovage.
Levisticum officinale
Also known as Love Parsley, Sea Parsley, Old English Lovage
Its very name tells the working — lovage, love-ache, the herb of attractive power. Medieval ladies bathed in lovage water before going to court; the root's fresh, slightly celery-like scent was believed to render the bather quietly irresistible to potential partners.
Correspondences
Element
Water
Planet
Sun
Zodiac
Taurus
Chakra
Heart, Sacral
Parts Used
Leaves, root, seeds
Harvest
Summer (leaves), Autumn (root)
Origin
Europe
Moon Phases
Full
Practice
Magical Properties
Love, attraction, glamour, cleansing
Add lovage to bath water before a date or social event to become more magnetically appealing. Carry the dried root to attract love. Use in glamour magic and charm workings.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Diuretic, carminative, digestive. Root and seeds used in folk medicine for kidney and digestive complaints. Widely used as a culinary herb in European cooking.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Aphrodite, Venus
History
Folklore & History
The name 'lovage' is a corruption of the old 'love-ache' (love-parsley), reflecting its long association with attracting love. Medieval bathers would add lovage to their bathing water before going to court or social gatherings in hopes of attracting a partner.
Safety
Safety Notes
Avoid in pregnancy and kidney disease — it is both a uterine stimulant and a renal irritant in large doses. Culinary amounts are safe.
This information is provided for educational and magical reference only. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lovage used for in witchcraft?
Lovage is traditionally used in workings for love, attraction, glamour, cleansing. Add lovage to bath water before a date or social event to become more magnetically appealing.
What element is Lovage associated with?
Lovage is associated with the Water element and the sign of Taurus, and resonates with the Heart, Sacral chakras.
What planet rules Lovage?
Lovage is ruled by Sun. In the classical planetary system, this gives the herb its characteristic energetic signature and indicates which workings it most readily amplifies and which planetary hours best suit it.
Is Lovage safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Lovage. Avoid in pregnancy and kidney disease — it is both a uterine stimulant and a renal irritant in large doses. Culinary amounts are safe. The information here is provided for educational and magical reference only — always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb medicinally.
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