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Also call:
Sweet Woodruff, Waldmeister
 | DESCRIPTION
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The name Woodruff was believed to be
found in Europe, Asia and Africa in the woods. It has a creepy roots
with stems that are delicate, and the leaves are so shiny and dark that
grows in clusters of 6-8, like spikes of the wheel. Its a ground
cover with shade and the flowers are white and small like a star-shaped that
only appears in spring, with scent of new-mown hay.
| HISTORY AND ORIGIN
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The French named this herb 'Wuderove'
for wheels as it is like the wheel with spikes, as the pattern in ways looks
similar to it. In the Middle Ages, Woodruff was used in perfume,as a
air freshener and add to pot pourri.
| BUYING AND STORAGE
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This Woodruff herb is not sold
commercially fresh or dried. If picked fresh from the garden, it is
best to let it wilt for a day so that it gives the maximum aroma and
flavour.
| PREPARATION AND USE
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Woodruff is mostly been used in drinks
for flavouring. This Woodruff can be added into any tea as it gives
the pleasant taste including the ordinary tea. Herbalists believes
that there are undesirable side effects from being overindulgence in this
herb.
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