Ground Ivy Herb (C/S) (NEPETA HEDERACEA)

Description:
Ground Ivy is a perennial herb, belonging to the Labiatae family. It is known for its root, that spreads and creeps upon the ground. It throws out long and trailing, unbranched square stems, which root at intervals and bear numerous dark green kidney-shaped leaves.

Origin:
China

Other Names:
Alehoof, Cat's Foot, Gill Over the Ground, Haymaids, Hedgemaids, Lizzy Run Up- the Hedge, Nepeta Glechoma, Robin Run in the Hedge, Tunhoof

Part Used:
Herb

Culinary Uses:
An excellent cooling beverage, known in the country as Gill Tea, is made by infusing 1 oz. Ground Ivy with a pint of boiling water, sweeten with honey, sugar or liquorice.

Medicinal Uses:
Ground Ivy is useful for kidney diseases and for indigestion.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Divination and luck.
Planet Rulership: Saturn
Element Rulership: Earth
Gender: Feminine
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