Groundsel

Ground ivy, also known as ground ivy and true ground ivy, is a plant whose crushed leaves are used to make medicine. Ground ivy is used for mild lung problems, coughs and bronchitis. In addition, ground ivy is also used for arthritis and other joint pains, tinnitus, stomach problems, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, bladder infections, bladder stones and kidney stones. Women use ground ivy for menstrual problems. Some people apply ground ivy directly to the skin to treat wounds, ulcers and other skin diseases. In industrial production, ground ivy is used as a flavoring agent.

How does ground ivy work?

Groundivy may act as a drying agent, drying body fluids such as mucus and helping to stop bleeding.

How effective is ground ivy?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of ground ivy for mild lung problems, coughs, arthritis, rheumatic joint and muscle pain, menstrual problems, tinnitus, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, stomach problems, bladder stones and kidney stones, and applied directly to the skin for wounds and skin diseases. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of ground ivy in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Groundivy is potentially safe and harmless in the quantities used as a flavoring in food and in low doses as a medicine. However, it is known that ground ivy contains substances that can damage the liver and cause miscarriages. Larger amounts can irritate the stomach, intestines and kidneys and cause serious liver damage.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: It is not safe to use ground ivy during pregnancy. Ground ivy can cause miscarriages. It is best to avoid ground ivy while breastfeeding as well, as there is not enough information on whether ground ivy is safe and safe for breastfed infants.

Kidney disorders: Ground ivy contains a chemical that can irritate the kidneys. For this reason, you should not use ground ivy if you suffer from kidney problems.

Liver disorders: Ground ivy contains a chemical that can damage the liver. For this reason, you should not use ground ivy if you suffer from liver problems.

Epilepsy or a tendency to seizures: You should not use ground ivy if you suffer from epilepsy or are prone to seizures.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between ground ivy and medicines or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of ground ivy depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to be able to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for ground ivy. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.