Common Name: Ground Ivy
Botanical Name:Glechoma hederacea . Family: lamiaceae ( N.O. Labiatae)
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| Ground Ivy | Ground Ivy, Varigated form |
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Nepeta Glechoma (Benth.). Alehoof. Gill-go-over-the-Ground. Haymaids. Tun-hoof. Hedgemaids. Lizzy-run-up-the-Hedge. Gill-go-by-the-Hedge. Catsfoot. Robin-run-in-the-Hedge.
Ground Ivy is a perennial low growing creeper which produces long tendrils which put down roots at regular intervals.
Leaves are round with a ruffeled edge. Two forms of the plant are available on with green peaves and one with leaves with green and white varigation. If planted together they seem to all revert to the green form.
The plant produces tiny blue/purple flowers.
Medicinal Use of Ground Ivy
Important! Do not use of herbs for medicinal purposes without consulting your medical doctor. Herbs have medicinal qualities and can react with other medication.
action: astringent, cardiotonic, diuretic, tonic and gently stimulant.
used as a compress for boils, abcesses, corns, ulcers and skin ailments.
Great for treating a cold, sinisitus and kitaar.
Also used to treat diabetes, kidney ailments, nerves, and for indigestion.
Helps with circulation.
Commonly takesn as a herbal infusion (tea)
To make a tea, use about a tablespoon full of leaves and infused with about 1/2 litre of boiling water, sweetened with honey or sugar. Drink a small cupfull warm or cold three or four times a day.
The infusion is also used with advantage as a wash for sore and weak eyes.
There is a second similar plant with this common name
GROUND IVY Nepeta hederacea
Actions:
aperitif, astringent, digestive, diuretic, pectoral, stimulant, tonic
Use of this form of Ground Ivy
diarrhea, common cold symptoms, sore throat, bronchitis, dyspepsia, gastritis, indigestion, neurasthenia
Important! Do not use of herbs for medicinal purposes without consulting your medical doctor. Herbs have medicinal qualities and can react with other medication.
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