Plant Information
Common Name: BUGLE - AJUGA PURPUREA 'GIANT'
Scientific Name: Ajuga reptans
N/A
R75.00
Scientific Name: Ajuga reptans
N/AR75.00
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Description
- Perennial
- Hardy evergreen creeper
- Popular ground cover or to edge containers
- Small purplish blue flowers in spring
- Shade/ full sun
Medicinal Uses. It is said that
- Bitter astringent (bloedstelpend/ saamtrekmiddel)
- Mild laxative and analgesic (pynverdowend)
- Traditionally used to cleanse the liver
- Used as a remedy for hangovers
- For inward wounds like thrusts or stabs
- Today used as a wound healing herb
- Wash or poultice for ulcers, sores and gangrenes
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Mountain Herb Estate, and its representatives will not be held responsible for the improper use of any plants or documentation provided. By use of this site and the information contained herein you agree to hold harmless Mountain Herb Estate, its affiliates and staff