Synonym(s)
Adhesive bedstraw; Burdock Labkraut; climbing bedstraw; Climbing Sticky Weed; Galium aparine
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Galium aparine, also known as climbing bedstraw, is an annual herbaceous plant, 50-150 cm tall, of the genus Galium in the Rubiaceae family, with small bristles on the upper side of the leaves that allow it to adhere to surfaces (textiles, fur) and whitish flowers. The plant is native to Central, Southern and Eastern Europe. To be distinguished from true bedstraw.
Burdock is the parent plant of Herba Galii aparinis
Empirical medicine: used for skin complaints and as a diuretic .
No monograph, not recognized as a medicinal plant.
Cosmetics industry see under Galium aparine extract (INCI)
Ingredient(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Substance similar to rennet enzyme; also galiosin, rubiadin glycoside, the iridoglycosides asperuloside and aucubin as well as essential oils.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles