[Aqwis]

Lovage isn't quite as obscure as the article makes it out to be. I didn't recognize the English name of the herb but I remember having seen the Norwegian name on restaurant menus and it doesn't even grow here outside of gardens. It seems to still be reasonably common in southern European food.

[yesbabyyes]

Sweden reporting in: I always use it when boiling a broth from the carcass after slaughtering a rooster. It gives an amazing taste and smell.

[stdbrouw]

For anyone who might be put off from reading the article: lovage is mentioned in the article but isn't the lost mystery herb from the title.

[tpm]

Maybe in some countries it is obscure and not easily available. Here (Central Europe) it is commonly used in broths and herbal teas.

It is sometimes called Maggi-herb because the taste or aroma is perceived to be similar to the Maggi seasoning sauce.

[nek28]

Yes, it's used down south (Bulgaria) as well. Its aroma is amazing.

[pmarreck]

Maggi fan here. If it's similar, it's good