Ground ivy is also called ground ivy or creeping ivy because it looks very similar to the climbing plant. Unlike ivy, however, ground ivy is edible. The leaves can be eaten raw and can also be used as a herb in the kitchen. What food goes with Gundermann?

Ground ivy can, for example, be used as a spice in the kitchen

Use ground ivy as a spice in the kitchen

Ground ivy leaves have a slightly pungent taste reminiscent of mint and liquorice. The aroma is quite strong, so the herb should be used sparingly when seasoning.

Gundermann goes well as a spice with all dishes that you can season with thyme or mint. Gundelrebe is popular as a seasoning for eggs, herb butter and quark dishes.

Cut the herb into small pieces just before eating and sprinkle it fresh over the food. You should only cook dried leaves.

Ground ivy leaves in salad

The leaves of the ground ivy contain a lot of vitamin C and can be eaten raw in salads. They go particularly well with salads made from wild herbs. You can combine different herbs as you wish.

Enjoy Gundermann as a tea

Ground ivy leaves can be brewed as a tea just like any other herb. To do this, scald a tablespoon of finely chopped or dried leaves with boiling water. Let the tea steep for five to ten minutes and then strain the leaves.

Ground ivy tea tastes aromatic and stimulates the metabolism.

When is ground ivy harvested?

Gundermann is freshly harvested from April to July or even longer. The plant with its pretty violet flowers can be found in meadows, along forest edges and in some gardens. Unfortunately, there is a risk of confusion with

  • Red deadnettle
  • Little Brownie
  • bugle.

If you're not sure which plant you're looking at, rub the leaves between your fingers. Ground ivy exudes a slightly pungent odor reminiscent of mint.

The whole herb is cut, including the flowers. If the leaves remain on the stalk, ground ivy can be dried very well to be used later as a tea or spice.

tips

Gundermann contains essential oils, tannins and bitter substances. The plant is used in naturopathy as a medicinal herb for purulent inflammation and internally for respiratory diseases and metabolic problems. The effectiveness of the ground ivy has been scientifically proven.

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