Ground ivy, also known as ground ivy, is an old medicinal plant that has been wrongly largely forgotten today. The non-toxic herb contains some active ingredients that have been proven to have a real healing effect. What is the effect of Gundelrebe?

Ground ivy is not only a weed, but also an amazing medicinal plant

What active ingredients does the Gundelrebe contain?

  • Volatile oil
  • tannins
  • bitter substances

Above all, the essential oil plays an important role. When the leaves are crushed, a spicy, slightly minty scent is noticeable. The oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and can be used internally and externally.

The tannins and bitter substances contained in Gundelrebe stimulate the digestion. They also stimulate the metabolism. The healing effect is also noticeable in chronic cough, bladder and kidney diseases.

Healing effect on Hildegard von Bingen

Gundelrebe was already very popular as a medicinal herb in the Middle Ages. Hildegard von Bingen used the herb for headaches and earaches. Other physicians of the time recommended the herb for hip and liver ailments.

Against which complaints is Gundelrebe used today?

  • abscesses
  • tumors
  • eye problems
  • stimulation of the metabolism

The best collecting time for Gundermann

The medicinal herb is very common and can be found on field edges and fallow land. The herb is collected in the period from March to June or as long as it is sprouting.

Tinctures, ointments and compresses can be made from ground gooseberry, which are applied externally to poorly healing wounds.

Gundelrebe also achieves its healing effect internally when it is drunk as a tea or diluted tincture.

Ground ivy as a spice

Because of its slightly pungent taste, the edible ground ivy is used as a healthy herb in the kitchen. The herb gives egg dishes, quark and salads a piquant taste. In principle, ground ivy can be used in the same way as peppermint or thyme.

The fresh leaves contain a lot of vitamin C. They can be used whole or chopped into wild herb salads. However, mixed salads should not contain too much ground ivy leaves, as the taste will drown out all other flavors.

Gundelrebe was even used as a substitute for pepper in the past. The herb can also be used in place of hops.

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The name is due to the Old High German word Gund for pus. The medicinal herb was already used in the healing of abscesses at that time.

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