Ajuga decumbens
| Ajuga decumbens | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Evergreen | |
| Height: | 0.3' |
| Blooms: | Mid Spring-Early Summer |
| Open Woods Forest | |
| Native to: | |
| Medicinal Rating: | |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Ajuga decumbens
Propagation: Seed - sow spring or autumn in the open border[1].
Division in spring.
Cultivation: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Prefers a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position[2].
Range: E. Asia - China, Japan.
Habitat: Thin woods and hedges in hills and low mountains, C. and S. Japan[3]. Sunny meadows on hill sides from the lowlands to elevations of 1000 metres[4].
Medicinal: The whole plant is analgesic, decoagulant, depurative, febrifuge and haemostatic. It promotes tissue regeneration[5][6].
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[5][6].
A decoction of the stem is bathed onto neuralgic and rheumatic parts[6].
A hot decoction of the seed is used in the treatment of stomach ache and diarrhoea[6].
Pollinators: Insects
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
In Leaf: Evergreen
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ Chittendon, Fred. RHS Dictionary of Plants. Oxford University Press, 1951.
- ↑ Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ Ohwi, Jisaburo. Flora of Japan. Smithsonian Institution, 1965.
- ↑ Flora of Japan.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revolutionary Health Committee of Hunan Province. A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Duke, James and Edward Ayensu. Medicinal Plants of China. Reference Publications, 1985.