Ground ivy

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Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea).

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Uploaded on Sep 16, 2010

Ground Ivy leaves are heart shaped, opposite, scalloped, and dark green, sometimes tinted purple. The main root is thick and matted it sends out runners as long as 36 inches. Flowers appear in march and are purplish to blue, two lipped and grow in axillary whorls of six. Ground Ivy leaves, flowers and stems can be gathered year round and dried foe later herb use. Ground Ivy can be used as a spring tonic, appetite stimulant. Contains a volatile oil which aids in relieving congestion and inflammation of mucous membranes associated with colds, flu, and sinusitis. It is Anti-allergenic, Antibacterial, Anti-flu, Antihistaminic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Cancer-Preventive, Expectorant, Immuno-stimulant, and Sedative. Ground ivy tea or juice is well tolerated and can be given to small children. The fresh juice or a medicinal tea is used to treat digestive disorders, gastritis, acid indigestion, and diarrhea. It is also beneficial for liver and kidney function, said to relieve gravel and stones. Added to bath as an emollient to soften skin and has a sedative effect.

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Richard Jauron, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Horticulture specialist, discusses ways to control ground ivy (aka Creeping Charlie) in your yard.

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