Herb of the Month — Creeping Charlie

In this Herb of the Month episode, I introduce you to Creeping Charlie (Ground Ivy, Glechoma hederacea) and explore why this resilient little plant deserves a place in our herbal practice. We'll look at its identifying characteristics, medicinal actions, energetic qualities, historical uses, and practical ways to prepare and work with it. I also share why I believe its abundant presence may be an invitation to pay closer attention to the medicine growing right beneath our feet.🤝 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/QjFyETaXLbE 🌿 Subscribe for herbal tips and wellness insights: https://bit.ly/4iRnpyXCreeping Charlie is one of those plants that many people spend their summers trying to remove from the garden. Yet beneath its reputation as a persistent "weed" is a generous medicinal ally with a long history of supporting the nervous system, kidneys, skin, and those recovering from tick borne illness. In this episode, we'll explore:• How to identify Creeping Charlie in the garden and distinguish it from similar plants• Its traditional uses for supporting the kidneys, headaches, and the nervous system• Why it has become one of my favorite herbs to consider after tick bites and in Lyme recovery support• How to use the fresh leaves as a spit poultice and other simple herbal preparations• The fascinating doctrine of signatures that connects its heart shaped leaves with its healing actions• Historical uses, folklore, and why this often overlooked plant has remained an important herbal ally for centuriesWhether you've been pulling Creeping Charlie from your flower beds for years or you're meeting this plant for the first time, I hope this episode helps you see it with fresh eyes and a deeper appreciation for the medicine growing all around us.🌿 Herb of the Month Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtGmbdK5tigdQ6AtMVIyHsQ7fytqaR25Q&si=tiXhIcFu58rTaKVt Chapters: Herb of the Month — Creeping Charlie0:00 Welcome4:14 Poultice8:32 Reflection HERBAL COURSES🌱 HERBAL FOUNDATIONS APPRENTICESHIPA 12‑month online journey designed to help you weave herbal medicine into the fabric of daily life. This is the place we begin, learning to make our own remedies, meeting the plants in our backyards and kitchens, and connecting deeply with the rhythms of nature. It is a foundation built not just of facts, but of relationship and trust in the green world.👉 Become a herbalist → https://skyh.to/roots  🌿 SECOND YEAR: HERBAL INTEGRATION & PRACTICEFor those who have laid the first stones and are ready to walk further into the woods. This second year focuses on the art of advanced formulation, clinical skills, and discovering your unique seat of service as a community herbalist. Here, we refine our listening and deepen our apothecary practice, moving from student to practitioner.👉 Second Year Details →  https://skyh.to/bloom  ──────🌼 GARDEN GATHERINGSA sacred, seasonal monthly gardening circle where we root our hands in the soil and our hearts in community. We explore medicinal plants, create herbal medicines, plant inspired art, and tend to both the earth and our own nervous systems. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Classes are in-person in the Minneapolis metro area.👉 Explore Garden Gatherings → https://skyh.to/garden ──────🌸 GENTLE FRIDAYSA live gathering for plant spirit support in changing times. Each session includes a check‑in, a short reading, and simple practices with medicinal herbs that support stress, depletion, and emotional overwhelm. We draw plant spirit cards for symbolic guidance. This is a calm, supportive space to settle, listen, and be held by plants and shared wisdom. Come as you are—quietly listen, participate in the chat, or simply rest in the hour.👉 Join Gentle Fridays  → https://skyh.to/events