Ivy
Hedera helix
Not to be confused with the unrelated American plant, the European Ivy is not poisonous, but possesses under-rated for its medicinal properties
It is a useful useful ingredient in respiratory infection medicirnes.
Common Ivy makes a great herbal vinegar , but takes a little coaxing to give up its properties , so works well when gently heated
For Herbalists working in the refugee camps in Calais, ivy leaf oil is a component in our chest rub recipe.
In the UK, Ivy is one of the last plnats of the season to flower, so important as a food source for pollinators