Ajuga chamaepitys Ground pine (Labiatae)

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Ajuga chamaepitys
Ground pine
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The Ajuga chamaepitys plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ground pine.

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Latin Name:  Ajuga chamaepitys
Common Name:  Ground pine
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (L.)Schreb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Very local in sandy and chalky arable fields and in open habitats in chalky grassland[4, 17].

Medicinal Information: The leaves are diuretic, stimulant and emmenagogue[4]. The plant acts mainly on the urinary system and uterus[238]. 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[4]. The leaves are harvested in the summer and can be dried for later use[238].

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