Thursday, 11 April 2024

Plants We Used to Use 508. Woodruff

In Medieval times, Woodruff (Gallium odoratum) was thought to ward-off evil spirits. Its leaves have a flavour between almond and vanilla, used for taste in drinks and milk dishes (rice pudding; panna cotta and ice cream). It's taken orally to prevent/treat lung; heart; stomach; liver and urinary disorders. Woodruff has also been applied to the skin directly, for wounds and haemorrhoids.
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