Glechoma hederacea, also known as gill-over-the-ground, creeping charlie, alehoof, tunhoof, catsfoot, field balm, run-away-robin, and ground ivy, is an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family Lamiaceae. Native to Europe and western Asia, ground ivy is a tonic, diuretic, and decongestant. It is used to treat many issues involving the mucous membranes of the ear, nose, throat, and digestive system.