“Galium aparine.” RUBIACEAE. Sbs.utexas.edu, n.d. Web. 17 Mar. 2016.
| Scientific Name | Galium aparine |
| Common Names | Goosegrass, Stickywilly |
| Nativity | Native |
| Medicinal or Edible Section | Leaves, Seeds, Flowers, Whole Plant |
| Medicinal and Edible Uses | Leaves- bitter flavor, used in vegetable soups; Seeds- roasted used as a coffee substitute; Flowers- used to treat skin diseases, diuretic; Whole Plant- edible, tea treats cancer internally and externally |
| Used to treat | Cathartic/Laxative, Kidney/Diuretics, Skin |
Sandy Hook Herbarium can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
1,965 total views, 2 views today