Ajuga chamaepitys

Ajuga chamaepitys
Family:Ajuga chamaepitys; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Stimulant; Women's complaints.
Common name: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.

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