"Herbs ... were an ubiquitous feature of the (English) countryside, found in s, woods, and fields. Lovage (Levisticum officinale Koch.), which belongs to the family, is a perennial plant that grows easily and has an -like taste and a celery-like flavour, thus leading to its name as the Maggi plant. Lovage also gives rise to a gentle mouth-tingling gustatory effect due to the presence of , a volatile modulator. Charting the history of lovage's use in cooking, this narrative historical review will hopefully help to draw attention to a versatile and flavourful culinary herb that has largely been replaced in recipes by and/or ."
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