What are the traditional uses of Glechoma hederacea?

Glechoma hederacea has 36 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Glechoma hederacea?

Glechoma hederacea contains 114 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

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Glechoma hederacea

Alehoof

Family: Lamiaceae • Genus: Glechoma • Region: TEMPERATE ASIA: Turkey, Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia (Ciscaucasia), Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russian Federation (Dagestan), Russian Federation-Western Siberia (Western Siberia), Russian Federation-Eastern Siberia (Eastern Siberia), Kazakhstan (southeast), China (Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu) EUROPE: Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation (European part), Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Ukraine (incl. Krym), Former Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Romania, Spain, France (incl. Corsica), Portugal, United States

Summary: Glechoma hederacea (Alehoof) is a plant in the Lamiaceae family. Verdica documents 36 traditional uses, 114 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.

Traditional Uses

114

Phytochemicals

Herb-Drug Interactions

Edibility Records

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About Glechoma hederacea

Bloom Color: Lavender. Main Bloom Time: Late summer, Mid summer. Form: Prostrate, Spreading or horizontal.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Low to moderate — most prefer drier conditions
Soil	Well-drained, lean soil; avoid heavy clay
Hardiness Zone	USDA 4-10

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page regarding traditional uses of plants have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use information is presented for educational and historical reference purposes only, reflecting documented ethnobotanical practices. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparation, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number immediately.

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