Family: Rubiaceae - Madder
Genus: Galium
Synonym: Asperula odorata, Galium odoratum (Lat.)

Common Name : Sweet woodruff, Sweetscented bedstraw (Eng.)
Waldmeister, Waldmännchen, Waldtee, Leberkraut (German)
Bedje Stro, Mottekruid, Woudkruid, Waldmeester, Wiegstro (Dutch)
Reine des Bois, Belle Etoile (France)

Sweet Woodruff, as the scientific name odoratum suggests was widely
used in herbal medicine during the Middle Ages.

Traditional use: Leaves - raw or cooked, or used as a flavouring in
cooling drinks or added to fruit salads. The leaves are soaked in white
wine to make 'Maitrank, an aromatic tonic drink that is made in Alsace.
A fragrant and delicious herbal tea is made from the green-dried leaves
and flowers. The tea has a fresh, grassy flavour with gentle sedative
properties.

It very popular, mainly in Germany, to flavour wine (Maiwein), beer
(Berliner Weisse), brandy, sausages and jam.

Warning: Do not use this herb if you are taking conventional medicine
for circulatory problems. Consult your physician before using.
Not suitable for pregnant/ breastfeeding woman and children.
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