bedstraw
Galium verum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (43 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
bedstraw, scientifically known as Galium verum, is a perennial herb celebrated for its bright yellow, star-shaped flowers and sweet, honey-like fragrance. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, it possesses diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. This resilient plant thrives in sunny meadows, offering both aesthetic beauty and historical therapeutic value.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Lady'S Bedstraw · Yellow Bedstraw · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Asterophyllum Galium · Rubia Vera
Names
Common Names
- lady's bedstraw
- yellow bedstraw
- yellow spring bedstraw
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Hierba sanjuanera
- Cuaja leche
- Galium glabratum
- Hierba cuajadera
- Cuaxaleche
- Galio de flor amarilla
- Yerba de la grama
- Yerba cuajadera
- Asterophyllum galium
- Rubia vera
- Yerba de la grana
- Quaxa leche
- galio
- agana
- yerba sanjuanera
- presera
- sanjuanera
- cuajaleche
- cuajaleches
- Cuajaleche
German:
- Echtes Labkraut
- Liebfrauenbettstroh
- Gelb-Labkraut
- Liebkraut
- Gelbes Waldstroh
- Gelbes Labkraut
- gaillet jaune
- Echtes Labkraut
French:
- Caille-lait jaune
- Galium luteum
- Gaillet vrai
- Gaillet jaune
- caille-lait jaune
- gaillet jaune
- gaillet vrai
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Galium verumSynonyms
- Asterophyllum galium
- Rubia vera
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family and falls under the genus Galium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Galium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-reaching presence throughout various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing across the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its distribution also extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit the unique terrain of Iceland. Together, these locations highlight its ability to thrive in northern climates.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Galium verum has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Flavonoids, RUTIN, (+)-catechin, (-)-Epicatechin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Epicatechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthraquinones | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumaric Acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fisetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoquercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Journal of chromatographic science
- PloS one
Flavonoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- PloS one
RUTIN
- Journal of chromatographic science
- PloS one
(+)-catechin
- Journal of chromatographic science
(-)-Epicatechin
- Journal of chromatographic science
Anthraquinones
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Coumaric Acid
- Journal of chromatographic science
Coumarins
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Fisetin
- Journal of chromatographic science
Isoquercitrin
- Journal of chromatographic science
Activities
Galium verum has 8 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anticancer, Antihyperglycemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | PloS one (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Galium verum has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, Candida albicans, cancer, infection, inflammation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infection | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoriasis | Molecular and cellular biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous and 40% ethanol extracts | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanolic (E-99.5%) and hydroalcoholic (H-70%) extracts | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic and hydroalcoholic extracts | Pharmaceutics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |