Today's Herb: Common Bugle Common Bugle - Ajuga reptans (labiatae) (creeping bugle, carpet bugle, carpenter's herb) Description: pink, white or blue flowers in midsummer, rosettes of green leaves. Use: Cut entire plant down at the bottom and dry to use medicinally to treat bleeding from wounds and cuts. Infusion: Used to prepare more delicate parts of plants. 3 cups of water to 1 ounce dry herb or 1.5 ounces of fresh herbs; pour the freshly boiled water over herbs in a pot, cover the pot and let the herbs steep for at least 10 minutes. Strain and serve. Refrigerate unused portions, lasts up to 24 hours. Medicinal uses: staunch bleeding http://forums.delphiforums.com/herbalmusings/messages?msg=13997.1 Assembled By DiamondGirl HTML Courtesy of Chevy