medicinal herbs
Ground Pine
Ajuga chamaepitys

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Herb: Ground Pine

Latin name: Ajuga chamaepitys

Family: Labiatae

Medicinal use of Ground Pine:

The leaves are diuretic, stimulant and emmenagogue. The plant acts mainly on the urinary system and uterus. It once had a high reputation in the treatment of rheumatism, dropsy, jaundice etc and has also proved of worth when used in conjunction with other herbs in the treatment of women's complaints. The leaves are harvested in the summer and can be dried for later use.

Description of the plant:

Habitat of the herb:

Very local in sandy and chalky arable fields and in open habitats in chalky grassland in southeastern England.

Propagation of Ground Pine:

Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination can be erratic.

Cultivation of the herb:

Very local in sandy and chalky arable fields and in open habitats in chalky grassland in southeastern England.

Known hazards of Ajuga chamaepitys:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.