Lady's bedstraw (in Latin Galium verum) is an enchanting herbal gem which, with its radiant yellow flowers and its many benefits for wellbeing, belongs among the much loved herbs. This delicate perennial adorns meadows and sunny fields with its slender stems dressed in clusters of tiny, glowing yellow flowers. Besides its many benefits, it is the very embodiment of nature's beauty.
Lady's bedstraw and its effects
- among the most sought-after effects of lady's bedstraw is its support for the activity of the thyroid gland.
- improves digestion and eases pain in the abdomen. It supports the release of bile and speeds up the process of healing with complaints of the stomach and intestines.
- helps to release menstrual cramps and eases rheumatic pain.
- lady's bedstraw is also known for its cleansing effects. It is a diuretic, it cleanses and supports the activity of the kidneys, the liver and the lymphatic system.
- improves digestion and draws excess water out of the body, because it is a diuretic, it cleanses the liver and the kidneys and at the same time strengthens the body's defences.
- eases pain in the abdomen and migraine, which is probably connected with the fact that lady's bedstraw tea lowers the feeling of stress and improves the quality of sleep
- helps to ease rheumatic pain and menstrual pain
- applied externally it supports the healing of wounds, inflammations and lighter burns. It is helpful in the form of compresses and baths
Lady's bedstraw helps with the healing of wounds
Lady's bedstraw has traditionally been celebrated for its diuretic properties and its support for the function of the kidneys, thanks to the way it supports the removal of excess fluids from the body. Among other things, lady's bedstraw helps with the healing of wounds, which is why in the past it was used in the form of compresses on the affected places. Yet many other favourable effects are connected with it as well, and thanks to that it is a truly broad-spectrum herb.
Lady's bedstraw tincture
If the charm of herbal remedies has captivated you, we warmly recommend that you try the essence of lady's bedstraw in a concentrated elixir - a tincture. Just a few drops of lady's bedstraw tincture a day can offer the potential benefits of this botanical superhero. You can take them under the tongue, dissolve them in water or in tea. It is simply a matter of your preference. Besides that, lady's bedstraw is also used in cosmetic products for various face creams, facial serums, body creams and other products.