Ajuga decumbens (Labiatae) Evergreen perennial

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Ajuga decumbens
Evergreen perennial
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The Ajuga decumbens plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Labiatae family.

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Latin Name:  Ajuga decumbens
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thin woods and hedges in hills and low mountains, C. and S. Japan[58].

Medicinal Information: The whole plant is analgesic, decoagulant, depurative, febrifuge and haemostatic. It promotes tissue regeneration[147, 218]. A decoction of the leaves, or the leaf juice, is used internally in the treatment of bladder ailments, diarrhoea, eye troubles etc whilst externally it is applied to burns, cuts etc[147, 218]. A decoction of the stem is bathed onto neuralgic and rheumatic parts[218]. A hot decoction of the seed is used in the treatment of stomach ache and diarrhoea[218].

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