Teucrium canadense

Teucrium canadense
Family:Teucrium canadense; Antiseptic; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emmenagogue.
Common name:American germander
A tea made from the leaves is diaphoretic diuretic and emmenagogue. The leaves are applied externally to cuts etc as an antiseptic dressing. The plant is a widespread adulterant to commercial supplies of skullcap Scutellaria lateriflora.

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