Woodruff, Sweet

Generic name: Galium Odoratum (L.) Scop.
Brand names: Master Of The Wood, Sweet Woodruff, Waldmeister, Woodruff, Woodward

Usage of Woodruff, Sweet

Asperuloside and components in the leaves of the plant are reported to have antiphlogistic or anti-inflammatory activity.Duke 2003, Khan 2009

Animal Data

When evaluated in vivo in rats, an extract of G. odoratum administered orally inhibited carrageenan-induced, rat-paw edema by 25%; this compared favorably with the 45% inhibition observed following Indomethacin administration.Mascolo 1987

An experiment in rats demonstrated antioxidant and wound healing properties of G. odoratum extracts when applied topically.Kahkeshani 2013

Clinical Data

Research reveals no clinical data regarding the use of woodruff for any condition.

Woodruff, Sweet side effects

The plant is generally recognized as safe for use in foods as a flavoring.

Adverse events are unlikely at normal dietary intake of the plant or its extracts. Excessive doses may lead to internal bleeding, and hepatotoxicity may occur with long term exposure.Duke 2003, Khan 2009

Before taking Woodruff, Sweet

There is some concern over the toxic potential of the plant's coumarin content;Dobelis 1986 therefore, avoid use during pregnancy and lactation.

How to use Woodruff, Sweet

Studies suggest the safety limit for preparation of spiced Wine is less than 5 ppm of coumarin, which is approximately 3 to 3.5 g of fresh woodruff per liter of beverage.Laub 1982, Laub 1985

Warnings

Some concern has been raised over the toxic potential of the coumarin content of the plant; reports of clotting anomalies, growth inhibition, hepatotoxicity and testicular atrophy in animals exist.Duke 2003 Average coumarin content found in dry weight of the plant is 1.06%.Laub 1985

What other drugs will affect Woodruff, Sweet

Although coumarin content is low, monitor for any potentially clinical significant interactions in patients being treated for cardiovascular conditions with conventional medications.

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