I. C. Publisher Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. One of these compounds is called turkesterone, and it’s one of the most important components in ajuga. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. American bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus) and its European counterpart gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus) were widely used in folk medicine for treating anxiety, tuberculosis and heart palpitations. Ajuga / ə ˈ dʒ uː ɡ ə /, also known as bugleweed, ground pine, carpet bugle, or just bugle, is a genus of 40 species annual and perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the Ajugeae tribe of the mint family Lamiaceae, with most species native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, but also two species in southeastern Australia. Bugleweed’s medicinal properties are said to be due to the presence of lithospermic acid, as well as the other organic acids in the plant’s extract. Ajuga has been used as a natural remedy for cough, respiratory disorders, hormonal disorders, nosebleeds, heavy … I read that I can use it as medicinal herb, but I don’t know how to make it (tincture from this herb, which part I should use, etc.) S. L. and Chopra. ABSTRACT Medicinal plants are the nature’s gift for the humanity to treat various ailments and to spend a prosperous healthy life. The leaves are used in the treatment of fevers as a substitute for quinine. A comparison of medicinal uses of plants was made by analyzing 50 research papers from aligned countries (Table 2). Noted for its extremely dwarf habit and chocolate foliage, Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip' (Carpet Bugle) is a ground-hugging perennial prized for its bluish-purple flower spikes on display in mid to late spring. Ajuga reptans is commonly known as bugle, blue bugle, bugleherb, bugleweed, carpetweed, carpet bugleweed, and common bugle, and traditionally but less commonly as St. Lawrence plant.It is an herbaceous flowering plant, in the mint family, native to Europe.It is invasive in parts of North America. Medicinal use of Ajuga bracteosa: The plant is aromatic, astringent and tonic. Publication Author Bown. Title Flora of … Ethnopharmacological relevance. Family: Lamiaceae Martinov Genus: Ajuga L. Ajuga reptans L.; This species is accepted, and its native range is Europe to N. Iran, NW. The name refers to the medicinal properties of the plant. … It is useful in the treatment of agues. There are almost 300 species of Ajuga. The plant is said to be antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antimalarial, astringent, depurative, hypoglycaemic and vermifuge and vulnerary 150 g of fresh plant material is ground daily … is a medicinal plant commonly used in Africa to treat several diseases such as diabetes, rheumatism, allergy, cancer, renal, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disorders, digestive, and respiratory disorders. (Lamiaceae) were collected from the Langata forest, Nairobi, in March 1996 and identified by S. Mathenge of the Department of Botany, University of Nairobi. Fresh leaves are pounded with boiled rice and poulticed onto carcinoma. They grow to 5–50 cm tall, with opposite leaves. A voucher specimen was deposited at the herbarium of the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Medicinal Uses: Collection: Method: Diseases Cured: Phytochemicals: 150 g of fresh plant material is collected by men and women 20-40 years old. The Many Health Benefits of Native to Europe, bugleweed is one of the many common names of Ajuga reptans, a perennial flowering species that is commonly used for medicinal purposes. Ajuga reptans. Ajuga australis is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a basal rosette of leaves and erect flowering stems up to 30cm tall. Native to Europe, bugleweed is one of the many common names of Ajuga reptans, a perennial flowering species that is commonly used for medicinal purposes. This paper presents a review of relevant antidiarrhoeal medicinal plants based on the fundamental knowledge accumulated by indigenous people of Ethiopia. Bai Mao Xia Ku Cao (Ajuga decumbens) The leaf decoction is used for bladder ailments, diarrhea, eye trouble, fever; juice for bugbites, burns, cuts, and tumors. The foliage of tiny, glossy, oval leaves which are chocolate with burgundy highlights made by analyzing 50 papers. Medicinal ajuga iva is a herbaceous Perennial plant producing a basal rosette leaves... 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