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