Recipe
Ground ivy leaf honey
- Herb:
- Ground ivy Glechoma hederacea
- Method:
- Honey macerate
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 30 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Fill a jar about one third with dried leafy tops and pour honey over them.
- Close and macerate 2–3 weeks, then strain through cloth.
- If you collect your own plant material, identify the species very carefully.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Maceration takes weeks.
Why it works
Maceration in honey releases aromatics and part of the polar compounds gradually; the concentration is variable and does not match standardised extracts.
Related
Ground ivy — Herb card
Honey macerate — Processing method detail