Ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea) is a low-growing, creeping perennial in the mint family. Features kidney-shaped, scalloped leaves, square stems, and small, tubular, bluish-purple flowers in spring, and it emits a minty odor when crushed. Other names include Gill-over-the-ground and Cat's foot.

It's nutritious edible and medicinal, rich in Vitamin C, iron, and potassium, featuring a mild, earthy flavor. Medicinally, it acts as a, "tonic" for respiratory issues and congestion, and can be used in salads, teas, and pestos. It contains compounds with anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and high antioxidant activity. It has been used to help with indigestion, gallbladder issues, and is sometimes used in herbal medicine for bruising, skin soothing, or as a traditional remedy for tinnitus.

These are grown in my uncertified organic garden, or carefully selected in the wild, depending on availability.

Safety and Precautions
There is limited modern scientific research (especially human trials) to confirm its efficacy. Always consult a physician and if pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid it, and it is also not recommended for those taking blood thinners.

While edible, it is usually taken in small amounts (tea) rather than eaten in large quantities, always advisable to consume items in moderation.

Can combine with other items, and split total amount - minimum total to ship fresh is $55.
$55.00
(Per 10 oz)
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Mad for Mushrooms is dedicated to the proliferation and learning of wild foods and natural ecosystems. Predominantly foraged, I focus on offering unusual, and wildly delicious foodstuffs for regional chefs and restaurants. Collaboration is essential to the work, outside of foraging and sharing knowledge, I am interested in product development, and alternative applications of biomimetics. As a vendor with Foraged Market, I hope to reach a wider audience, exciting more minds and mouths with nutritionally dense wild food products. The majority of items will be sourced in the forests and hillsides of the Ohio River Valley. However, when indicated, certain items have been successfully wild-grown in my organic, vegan, urban garden to offer a greater variety.

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