
E223 - Sweet Woodruff and the Magic of Maywine with Lisen Sundgren
Published: May 6, 2026
Duration: 56:48
What if the medicine you need isn’t just in the plant—but in kneeling down to meet it?
Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) may not be as widely known as other plants in the herbal world, but as Swedish herbalist Lisen Sundgren shares in this episode, it holds a quiet kind of magic. With its delicate white flowers, an aroma reminiscent of vanilla, and a long history in European traditions, this woodland herb has been used to gently support the nervous system, ease restlessness, and mark the turning of the seasons.
But this conversation goes far...