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Recipe

Ground ivy syrup

Herb:
Ground ivy Glechoma hederacea
Method:
Syrup
Plant part:
Leaf

About 40 minBeginnerRecipe science profile

Procedure

  1. Steep 2 tsp dried tops in 350 ml boiling water under a lid for 15 minutes, then strain.
  2. Stir in honey or sugar and heat briefly to combine.
  3. Store chilled; identify the species carefully if you harvest your own material.

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

Why it works

Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.

Related

Ground ivy — Herb card

Syrup — Processing method detail

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