Lady’s bedstraw or as many people call it yellow bedstraw is a common herb which is known to belong to the Rubiaceae family of plants. Scientifically called as ‘galium verum’ this herb is known to grow up to a height of three feet. It is known to contain yellow coloured flowers which are usually 2-3mm in length. It contains rectangular stem and is known to have smell similar to that found in honey. There are numerous benefits of this herb some of which are listed under.
Primary Use of this Herb
This herb is known to have diuretic properties and hence is known to be effective in cleansing of body and removing any toxins out of the same.
Chemical And Nutrient Content in Lady’s Bedstraw
Courmarin
Alkanes
Anthrquinones
Flavonoids
Asperuloside
Health Benefits of Lady’s Bedstraw
Helps Maintain Kidney Health
One of the prime uses of this herb includes improving as well as maintaining the health of kidneys. It helps in dissolving kidney stones and hence at the same time tends to be effective in cleaning it of any toxins.
Is known to have diuretic properties
This herb is known to stimulate urination and hence tends to be effective in removing any toxins out of the body.
Helps in maintaining the health of skin
Extract of this herb when applied topically has been known to be effective in treating issue such as rashes and skin allergies.
Helps in Curing urinary issues
This herb has been known to be effective in treating disease related to urinary tract. Extract from this herb has been known to kill bacteria in the intestine and can at the same time remove issues such as intestinal ulcers.
How to Use
Tea made out of the leaves is known to be effective in curing urinary issues.
Caution
No known side effects of this herb.
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