Ground ivy has been used for generations as a traditional herbal preparation—dried leaves in infusions to treat respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, colds, coughs and sore throats, drinks made from the fresh plant for digestive problems and decoctions externally to treat skin irritations.
Ground Ivy is an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family
It is used as a salad green in many countries. European settlers carried it around the world, and it has become a well-established introduced and naturalized plant in a wide variety of localities. It is also considered an aggressive invasive weed of woodlands and lawns in some parts of North America.
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