Sweet woodruff
Galium odoratum · Rubiaceae
Sweet woodruff
Aspérule odorante
Galium odoratum
Rubiaceae
Traditionally used
⚠ Contains coumarin — fine in small culinary or tisane amounts, but high or repeated doses bring headache, nausea, and dizziness, and it thins the blood; avoid alongside anticoagulants and in pregnancy. A gently sedative, hay-scented herb taken as a mild infusion for restlessness and to settle the stomach.
In three languages
Français — ⚠ Contient de la coumarine — sans danger à faible dose (culinaire, tisane), mais à dose élevée ou répétée elle provoque maux de tête, nausées et vertiges, et fluidifie le sang; à éviter avec les anticoagulants et pendant la grossesse. Herbe légèrement sédative, au parfum de foin, prise en infusion douce contre l'agitation et pour apaiser l'estomac.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
German Commission E (Asperulae herba); coumarin toxicology
Kept alongside