Ground Ivy

Ground Ivy

(Glechoma Hederacea)

(I would like to start out with that this blog is for information purposes only. I would also like to point out that we are not doctors and that any medical trouble you may have should be discussed with a medical doctor.)

Parts of the plant to use: Leaves

(Minerals in ground ivy – iron, copper, iodine, phosphorus, and potassium)

 General idea how to prepare ground ivy:

One teaspoon of leaves steeped in one cup of water.

Healing Energies:

Internal:

It helps with conditions of the stomach – gas/chloric

Helps open blockages of the gallbladder and liver.

Helps with cough.

Helps with women’s complaints.

Helps with glandular health.

External:

  Ground ivy can be boiled with honey and calendula. Once it is cooled it can be used to help clean ulcers. It can also be used to help relieve itching.