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- The woodruff and its blossom
- The woodruff as a flower in the garden
- The use of the flower as a flavor and natural remedy
- Tips & Tricks
The woodruff and its blossom
The woodruff is mainly known for its characteristic taste, which is used in many foods. The flower is also a visually attractive spring messenger in the garden bed or in the pot.
The woodruff as a flower in the garden
As a garden plant, the woodruff falls due to its low stature height and because of its propagation over Wurzelausläufer in the category of ground cover. However, the right location is necessary for a good thriving. Thus, Waldmeister grows very well in shady to partially shaded spots in the garden, which may also be covered by deciduous trees. However, this is practical in that only a few flowering plants can flower as well in total shade as the woodruff. In addition, the woodruff, with its flowering season from April to May or June, is one of the first plants besides lily-of-the-valley and wild garlic that, after melting the snow cover, whitens the green in the garden with pale-white flowers.
The use of the flower as a flavor and natural remedy
For use as an aromatic herb, the flowering plant is harvested in the spring. It is good if you allow the cut woodruff to easily wilt for one night in a well-ventilated place before further processing, as the aroma in the flowers and stems then increases again. Then it can be brewed with hot water to produce products like the following:
You should only scald the woodruff and not let it soak in the hot water, as its dosage otherwise accumulates too much in the water.
Tips & Tricks
Since Waldmeister contains a certain amount of the active substance coumarin, it should not be enjoyed too regularly and used for children's sodas. Although coumarin can relieve headache in moderate doses, it can also result from overdose. In addition, liver damage is possible if consumed excessively.
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