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Herb-Carpenter | | Name : | Herb-Carpenter | | Synonyms : | Brownbugle
Herb-carpenter
Middleconfound
Middlecomfrey
Sicklewort
| | Parts Used : | Leaves | | Habitat : | A common plant, grows in damp woods and meadows. | | Description : | Bugle is a popular perennial groundcover for shady spots; it hasa squarish stem, topped in spring and summer with tight whorls ofblue flowers. The leaves from the root are stalked, those from thestem, often tinged with blue, are stalkless. After the flowering comesthe small, round blackish seeds. The root is composed of many strings,and spreads on the ground. Blooms in May to July.
Other varieties: Geneva bugle (A. genevensis) is a tallerspecies with light green, oval, toothed leaves and blue flowers; Bronzeajuga (A. reptans var. atropurpurea) has blue flowers and bronze leaves;A. reptans var. multicolor) with red, brown, and yellow foliage; Redbugle (A. reptans var. rubra) has dark purple foliage with pink flowers;and (A. reptans var. varigata) with leaves splotched and borderedwith cream and blue flowers.
The white flowered bugle differs by being an evergreen, the leavesand stalks are always green, never brown. Not so plentiful as thecommon blue flowered plant. | | Constituents : | Narcotic | | Uses : | One of the mildest narcotics and can be prescribed in all cases.It is a digestive, havinga sedative influence on upset stomachs. Used in the treatment of tuberculosis.The bruised leaves may be applied as a poultice for cuts and woundsor bruises. Also made into an ointment. Decoction of leaves and flowersis used for cough remedy and for 'hangovers'.
A decoction of leaves and flowers made in wine, helps congeal bloodfrom bruises. Helps heal wounds, treats sores,ulcers, gangrene,mouth sores, bleedinggums, helps heal broken bones, insomnia(use the syrup of this herb for insomnia, 2 tbsp. upon retiring). | | Dosage : | Prepare an infusion from the leaves and sweeten with honey. | | Safety : | This herb is a narcotic. Take at short intervals only and then undermedical supervision. | | Myths : | The roots of bugle produces a black dye. |
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