Sweet Woodruff Herbal plants represent a significant part of our natural habitat however, there has been an increasing concern over the negligence of these essential herbs by human beings. To a larger extent, certain important herbs are not mainly meant to be known by only the scientists, pharmacists or doctors rather ought to be acknowledged by everyone since these herbs are God's free drugs to us all.
Apparently, people tend to use several drugs and medications without even knowing that the natural contents of such drugs is just right around their corner. Studies reveal that there has been an increasing demand for medicinal herbal products, which are usually available even sometimes without medical consultation.
Since the use of herbal products is highly likely to continue, it is then our responsibilities to take our time and identify the benefits of some medicinal herbs around us. One of such vital natural essential herb is the sweet woodruff, which is scientifically referred to as Galium odoratum L. Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum L.), is a creeping rhizome that is perennial in nature and grows mainly in shady deciduous forests where beech trees are prevalent.
Sweet woodruff is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Rubiaceae family, of the tribe of Rubieae whose members accrue anthraquinones in their roots. Sweet woodruff originated from Europe, precisely Ireland and Spain before spreading to other parts pf the world such as; the United States, Turkey, Japan, Russia, Caucasus, Siberia, Canada, Iran and China.
Sweet woodruff is mainly planted due to its aromatic foliage and flowers. Its aromatic smell is as a result of coumarin, which is an odoriferous agent that is present in the plant that makes it a suitable for use as a flavouring agent.
Also referred to as the master of the woods, woodruff or wild baby's breath, the sweet woodruff usually grows approximately 12–20 inches long, before spreading flat on the ground with yellowish stringy underground runners that forms a sturdy mat that is capable of choking other feeble plants.
Sweet woodruff is characterised by distinctive rich green leaves whorls and luminous white flowers that makes the plant attractive and worthy to behold.
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