Synonym(s)
bison grass; Jernochloe odorata; Scented marijuana; sweet grass; Sweet Grass; vanilla grass; Vanilla Grass
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
The fragrant Mary grass (Hierochloe odorata from Greek hieros = sacred; chloe = grass) from the sweet grass family (Poaceae), is a perennial herbaceous plant with long thin rhizomes. The coumarin-containing grass has an aromatic scent of woodruff. It is widespread in Europe, Asia and North America.
The green shiny, smooth stalks are up to 1.0 cm wide and reach heights of between 20 and 50 cm. The grass blooms from the end of March to May. The flowers are green or reddish.
General informationThis section has been translated automatically.
Hierochloe odorata extract (INCI) is used in perfumes; it is also used as a flavour component in desserts and beverages. The extract has antioxidant and radical scavenging properties (Pukalskas A et al. 2002; Zainuddin A et al. 2002)
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Pukalskas A et al (2002) Identification of radical scavengers in sweet grass (Hierochloe odorata). J Agricultural Food Chem 50:2914-2919.
- Zainuddin A et al (2002) Antioxidant activity of sweet grass (Hierochloë odorata) extract in lard and rapeseed oil emulsions. Food 46:15-17.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles