Ground Pine
OTHER NAME(S): Bugle, Bugle Jaune, Camaepitium, European Ground Pine, Yellow Bugle, Ive, Ivette, Ajuga chamaepitys, Teucrium chamaepitys, Búgula Amarilla, Bugle Petit Pin
Overview
Ground pine is a small plant with narrow leaves that are used to make medicine. It is not a member of the pine family, but it resembles a pine seedling and gives off a pine-like smell when crushed.
People take ground pine for gout, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the common cold, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Some people apply ground pine directly to the skin for wound healing.
There isn't enough reliable information available to know how ground pine might work.
There isn't enough reliable information available to know how ground pine might work.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Common cold.
- Fluid retention (edema).
- Gout.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Liver disease.
- Malaria.
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Hardening of skin and connective tissue (scleroderma).
- Scorpion bites.
- Snake bites.
- Wound healing.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of ground pine for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if ground pine is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if ground pine is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if ground pine is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if ground pine is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if ground pine is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Ground Pine overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of ground pine depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for ground pine. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
References
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Williamson EM, Evans FJ, eds. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations. Essex, England: CW Daniel Company Ltd., 1998.
- Venditti A, Frezza C, Maggi F, et al. Phytochemistry, micromorphology and bioactivities of Ajuga chamaepitys (L.) Schreb. (Lamiaceae, Ajugoideae): Two new harpagide derivatives and an unusual iridoid glycosides pattern. Fitoterapia. 2016;113:35-43.