Bugleweed herb research by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Ajuga reptans

Bugleweed herb s a highly variable plant species. It is one of the best known and most useful ground covers, suiting many different situations and color schemes.

Composition
This herb has ecdysteroids, named reptanslactone A, reptanslactone B, sendreisterone, 24-dehydroprecyasterone and breviflorasterone. This herb also has the phenylpropanoid glycoside, teupolioside. Neo-clerodane diterpenes have been isolated from Ajuga reptans, and named ajugatansins, along with ajugavensin A and ajugareptansone A.

Bugleweed herb inquiries
Can you tell me about the safety of the herb Bugleweed? It has been suggested as an alternative to chelation therapy for the removal of heavy metals from the body.
    I have not studied this herb in any detail to know its benefits and side effects.