Sweet Woodruff can be used to make a fragrant herbal tea, added to potpourri, or burned as a gentle incense. The dried herb may also be tucked into charm bags or drawers to perfume clothes and keep moths away. In the kitchen, it can be used to subtly flavour puddings, cream desserts, or sweet wines such as the traditional German Maibowle. Use sparingly to impart a soft, vanilla-like aroma.

In medieval Europe, Sweet Woodruff was strewn on church floors and woven into garlands for May Day celebrations. Known as “Our Lady’s Lace,” it was associated with purity, protection, and the blessings of spring. It was also a key ingredient in Maibowle a German May wine infused with the herb to welcome the season of renewal. Sweet Woodruff’s gentle scent was believed to calm anger, invite joy, and sweeten the spirit.

Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum)

For tea, steep 1 teaspoon of dried Sweet Woodruff in hot (not boiling) water for 5–7 minutes to preserve its delicate aroma. For fragrance or magical use, place a small handful of the dried herb in linen pouches, charm bags, or bowls to scent drawers and sacred spaces, traditionally used to attract love, peace, and good fortune.
CAUTIONS: Use sparingly in teas or food. Not a substitute for professional medical advice. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Planet: Venus
Element: Air
Deities: Mary, Flora, and Freyja
Day of the Week: Friday for love, harmony, and renewal
Magical Uses: Love, happiness, protection, and home blessings. Sweet Woodruff is used in charms to attract affection and good fortune, and to bring peace and serenity to the home.

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