Alehoof (Glechoma hederacea) is a low-growing, creeping perennial plant that can thrive in a variety of conditions. It prefers part shade and can grow well in acid soil or regular garden soil. The plant is native to Eurasia and has naturalized worldwide.

Use of Alehoof

Alehoof has been used for various purposes, including:

Medicinal uses: The plant has been used to treat a range of ailments, including indigestion, fevers, headaches, griping pain, gout, sciatica, vertigo, and depression. It has also been used to treat eye infections, colds, flu, and congestion.
Food and beverage: Alehoof leaves are edible and can be used in salads or steamed as a potherb. The plant has also been used to flavor, clarify, and preserve beer.
Traditional remedies: Alehoof has been used in traditional medicine to treat a range of conditions, including jaundice, arthritis, and respiratory ailments.
Propagation

Alehoof can be propagated by seed or by division. The seeds can be sown in the fall or early spring, and the plant can also be grown indoors in a pot.