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Ground Ivy (Glecoma hederacea L.)


Toxic principle

Like other members of the mint family, ground ivy contains a volatile, aromatic oil. It also contains a bitter substance of unknown chemical constitution. It is collected as a drug plant and is used medicinally in small amounts as a stimulant and tonic.

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Updated on: 01/21/2005 VK, 03/18/1996