Lamiaceae
Ground Pine Herb
Ajuga chamaepitys
✓ Generally Safe
Caution in Pregnancy
Native to: Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
Also known as: Ground Pine, Field Bugle, Yellow Bugle, Yellow Ground Pine
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Parts Used
Aerial parts
Therapeutic Uses
Rheumatic conditions, gout, digestive complaints, wound healing. Traditional European antirheumatic herb. Ecdysteroids: research for anabolic applications.
Herbal Actions
Anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, diuretic, vulnerary, bitter tonic
Active Constituents
Iridoids (harpagide, 8-acetylharpagide), diterpenoids (ajugarins), phytoecdysteroids (20-hydroxyecdysone), flavonoids, tannins
Preparation Methods
☕ Herbal Tea🏺 Tincture
Traditional Preparation Notes
| Herbal Tea | 2 tsp dried herb per 250ml, steep 10 min, 3x daily |
| Tincture | 2–4 ml (1:5, 25% ethanol), 3x daily |
| Notes | Piney, resinous smell. Traditional antirheumatic herb. 20-hydroxyecdysone: anabolic research — check WADA if in competitive sport. Combine with devil's claw and boswellia. |
Safety Information
Safety Rating
✓ Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Caution in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Avoid in pregnancy. No significant interactions. Generally safe.
Side Effects: GI upset. Very well tolerated.