People take ground ivy for mild lung problems, coughs, and bronchitis.
Some people apply ground ivy directly to the skin for wounds, ulcers, and other skin conditions.
In food manufacturing, ground ivy is used as a flavoring.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of ground ivy for these uses.
It's also best to avoid ground ivy if you are breast-feeding.
Don't use ground ivy if you have liver problems.
The appropriate dose of ground ivy depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions.
At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for ground ivy.
In addition, mallow and other creeping plants sometimes confused with ground ivy do not spread from nodes on stems.
In addition, ground ivy emits a distinctive odor when damaged, being a member of the mint family.