asperula odorata
galium odoratum
Rubiaceae
Madder family

PARTS USED
plant

WARNING
Consumption of large quantities can produce symptoms
of poisoning, including dizziness and vomiting.

ACTIONS ~ Medicinal Properties
anodyne
antispasmodic
calmative
cardiac
diaphoretic
diuretic

USE
Beneficial for jaundice and recommended
where a tendency toward gravel and bladder stones exists.

It acts as an anodyne for migraine and neuralgia, and as
a calmative for nervous conditions such as
restlessness, depression, insomnia, and hysteria.

The tea relieves stomach pain, improves appetite,
regulates heart activity, and is a diuretic.

Old timers state it was used against the plague.

It is sometimes used to improve the taste of mixed herb teas.

Externally, helps heal wounds.