Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum), also known as sweet-scented bedstraw, has been used in European herbal medicine since medieval times. It was valued for its sweet, hay-like fragrance, insect-repellent properties and role in May Day celebrations, particularly in Germany, where it is used to make Maitrank (May wine).
The plant’s distinctive aroma comes from coumarin, a phytonutrient…
