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John Kralik
I’ve recently learned that ground ivy (a mint) can be used for ear, nose, throat problems. Does anyone here wildcraft and use this plant? How do you use it? I’ve recently thought of trying to make a tincture out of it for the winter months as it grows everywhere in Pennsylvania.
Thank you,
John
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HouseWolf
Hi John, I wondered the same thing! I’m sorry I don’t know the answer but thanks for saying what it’s good for, I didn’t know that. I have lots here in Ohio. Now I’ll start gathering it and adding to my collection.
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ann peschges
Is this also known as Creeping Charlie?
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Michelle Koch
Yes, Creeping Charlie, ground ivy, gill-over-the-ground, cats foot, and field balm are some of the common names of this species. It is quite prolific in my neighborhood as well. I will need to do some more research into it, for sure!
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LISA CIANCIOLO
I was wondering the same thing!! Is it also known as creeping charlie? That is what I know. I can’t tell you how much I can rip up and it’s back! One of us should post a pic to see if we are talking about the same thing. I will have to see if I can take a good pic tomorrow (weather permitting).
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Dr. Patrick Jones
I’ve never collected or used it.
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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Dee.MW
Been pulling this rampant ground spreader for years, and it always wins. Northeast Medicinal Plants says to harvest flowering aerials and leaves. The write-up includes bitter, astringent, expectorant, and diuretic properties though mildly so in all categories. I don’t have much real estate, so I’ll remove it for stronger herbs with these properties. But I’ll keep it in mind for the apocalypse, cause it’ll win.
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