Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 My backyard is full of sweet woodruff.. ( asperula oderata ) I love this plant. When I first came to the US and someone introduced me to sweet grass , I thought.. " I remember that scent " The delight of my youth, a jellow type of pudding reserved for birthdays , scented with that smell.. It's sweet woodruff, same scent with sweet white clover. It's the coumarin that gives it the scent. Coumarin is a bloodthinner, so this plant has to be used wisely. However, in May, all Germany is abuzz making Mai wine, which is made with sweet woodruff. Basically, you take a bundle of Sweet woodruff ( preferably before it blooms) A bundle would be the same as a bundle of parsley you might find at the supermarket. Sprinkle a little sugar over it and than some white dry wine. Just enough to cover the green. Let steep overnight. Next day strain the herbs out and add the rest of the bottle of wine with a bottle of Seltzer water. Some people add Champagne... That's what we call a Maybowle. I am also going to make a *syrup with it, so I can use this delightful scented brew later in the year... It also makes a great sachet for closets... C-M * I will infuse and infuse some Sweet woodruff in Vodka, until it has taken on the scent. Than make a syrup of 1 part water, 1/2 part sugar and add it to the strained sweet woodruff tincture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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