ABSTRACT
A tall perennial herb with dark green leaves and greenish yellow flowers, Levisticum officinale W. D. J. Koch (family Apiaceae) is extensively cultivated throughout much of Europe and the United States. In Europe, it is commonly known as the Maggi plant, sharing that name with the very popular, piquant flavoring sauce in which it is an important ingredient. All parts of the plant are highly aromatic, with an odor and taste reminiscent of celery. The leaves are often used as a seasoning, especially for soups; the underground parts (rhizome and roots) constitute the drug.1
