Error message

Deprecated function: Return type of DBObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in require_once() (line 7 of /var/www/vhosts/thegardensoflove.com/httpdocs/thegardensoflove.com/sites/all/modules/eck/eck.classes.inc).
Deprecated function: Return type of DBObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in require_once() (line 7 of /var/www/vhosts/thegardensoflove.com/httpdocs/thegardensoflove.com/sites/all/modules/eck/eck.classes.inc).
Deprecated function: Return type of DBObject::key() should either be compatible with Iterator::key(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in require_once() (line 7 of /var/www/vhosts/thegardensoflove.com/httpdocs/thegardensoflove.com/sites/all/modules/eck/eck.classes.inc).
Deprecated function: Return type of DBObject::valid() should either be compatible with Iterator::valid(): bool, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in require_once() (line 7 of /var/www/vhosts/thegardensoflove.com/httpdocs/thegardensoflove.com/sites/all/modules/eck/eck.classes.inc).
Deprecated function: Return type of DBObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in require_once() (line 7 of /var/www/vhosts/thegardensoflove.com/httpdocs/thegardensoflove.com/sites/all/modules/eck/eck.classes.inc).

Ivy, Hedera helix

ivy as groundcover Ivy is often used in folk herbal remedies, especially in the treatment of rheumatism and as an external application to skin eruptions, swollen tissue, painful joints, burns and suppurating cuts.

The plant is used internally in the treatment of gout, rheumatic pain, whooping cough, bronchitis and as a parasiticide. Some caution is advised if it is being used internally since the plant is mildly toxic. Excessive doses destroy red blood cells and cause irritability, diarrhoea and vomiting. This plant should only be used under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.

An infusion of the twigs in oil is recommended for the treatment of sunburn. The leaves are harvested in spring and early summer, they are used fresh and can also be dried.

A decoction of the leaves is used to restore black fabrics and also as a hair rinse to darken the hair.

If the leaves are boiled with soda they are a soap substitute for washing clothes etc.

An excellent groundcover for shady places, succeeding even in the dense shade of trees. A very effective weed suppressor. The cultivars 'Hibernica', 'Lutzii' and 'Nelsonii' have been especially mentioned.

Plants can be grown along fences to form a hedge. The variety 'Digitata' is very useful for this.

Plants have been grown indoors in pots in order to help remove toxins from the atmosphere. It is especially good at removing chemical vapours, especially formaldehyde.