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Sweet Woodruff Herb (Galium odoratum L.) from Herba Organica is a wild-collected European herb, carefully dried to maintain its natural colour and structure. Suitable for infusions, herbal blends, and daily use, it provides a mild, subtly sweet flavour and can be combined with other herbs for versatile herbal preparations.
Sweet Woodruff Herb (Galium odoratum L.) from Herba Organica is a wild-collected European herb, carefully dried and hand-packed to preserve its delicate structure, natural colour, and characteristic gentle aroma. Traditionally valued across Europe, Sweet Woodruff has been a familiar component in household herbal preparations, offering a subtle sweetness and mild green character that pairs beautifully with both common and unusual herbs.
The finely cut aerial parts provide a soft, delicate texture ideal for infusions, creative herbal blends, or light, aromatic beverages. Its gentle character makes it highly versatile, allowing for inventive combinations with lesser-used herbs and flowers for a unique herbal experience.
Historically, Sweet Woodruff was harvested in late spring to early summer during its flowering period, then dried and stored for use throughout the year. In European rural households, the dried herb was commonly infused in hot water to create gentle, mildly sweet beverages, often enjoyed as a daily herbal drink. This herb was commonly included in seasonal drinks such as Maibowle (May wine), a festive German punch made with white wine, Sweet Woodruff, and other herbs or fruits.
It was also blended with other herbs to enhance flavour and aroma or added to simple syrups and cordials. Its mild character and long shelf life made it a practical herb for everyday refreshment, light beverages, and occasional festive or ceremonial drinks, maintaining a steady presence in traditional herbal routines.
100% Sweet Woodruff Herb (Galium odoratum L.), carefully dried and hand-packed. Free from additives, preservatives, or artificial colours, ensuring a natural, pure herbal ingredient suitable for infusions and blends.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon Sweet Woodruff Herb
250 ml freshly boiled water
Preparation:
Place the dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour over freshly boiled water, cover, and steep for 6–8 minutes. Allow the gentle sweetness to infuse the water fully. Strain before drinking. This mild infusion is suitable for daily enjoyment or as a base for creative herbal blends.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon Sweet Woodruff Herb
200–250 ml water
Preparation:
Place the dried herb in a small saucepan and add water. Simmer gently over low heat for 3–5 minutes, allowing the herb to release its aroma and fuller character. Remove from heat and let the beverage cool slightly. Strain into a cup and enjoy warm. This method produces a richer, fuller-bodied infusion with a more pronounced herbal flavour, perfect for those seeking a deeper Sweet Woodruff experience.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon Sweet Woodruff Herb
½ teaspoon Lovage Leaf
250 ml freshly boiled water
Preparation:
Place the Sweet Woodruff and Lovage Leaf in a cup or small teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over the herbs, cover, and allow to steep for 5–10 minutes so the gentle sweetness of the Sweet Woodruff Herb and the subtle, savory notes of Lovage fully infuse the water. After steeping, strain into a cup and serve warm. This infusion provides a unique combination of soft, aromatic sweetness and mild herbal depth, suitable for daily enjoyment or as a base for creative herbal blends.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon Sweet Woodruff Herb
½ teaspoon Borage Herb
250 ml freshly boiled water
Preparation:
Place the Sweet Woodruff and Borage Herb in a cup or teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over the herbs, cover, and steep for 5–10 minutes, allowing the delicate sweetness of Sweet Woodruff to blend with the lightly cucumber-like, floral notes of Borage. After steeping, strain into a cup and serve warm. This refreshing herbal infusion is perfect for daily enjoyment or as part of creative, aromatic herbal blends.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon Sweet Woodruff Herb
½ teaspoon Catnip Herb
250 ml freshly boiled water
Preparation:
Place the Sweet Woodruff and Catnip Herb in a cup or teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over the herbs, cover, and steep for 5–10 minutes, allowing the gentle sweetness of Sweet Woodruff to combine with the soft, herbaceous, and slightly grassy notes of Catnip. After steeping, strain into a cup and serve warm. This infusion is ideal for a relaxing evening drink or as part of a creative herbal blend for gentle, soothing enjoyment.
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and strong odours. After opening, keep in a tightly sealed pouch or transfer to an airtight container to preserve the herb’s natural aroma, colour, and delicate character.
The description and any information provided about this product are for informational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor to replace professional medical advice. For official UK guidance on the safe use of herbal products, see the NHS page. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication or have a medical condition, please consult a qualified healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
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