Hedera helix L.

Hedera helix L., Sp. Pl. 1: 202 (1753). 

Hedera helix
Hedera helix
Hedera helix L., Photo by Đức Phúc

The native range of this species is Europe to W. & N. Türkiye. It is a climber and grows primarily in the temperate biome. It is has environmental uses and as a poison and a medicine

Vietnamese name:

Thường Xuân.

Use:

Hedera helix is used for disorders of the liver, spleen and gallbladder, as well as muscle spasms, gout, chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis. The plant is also used to reduce swelling of the respiratory membranes and break up chest congestion

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