Teucrium chamaedrys

Teucrium chamaedrys
Family:Teucrium chamaedrys; Antiinflammatory; Antirheumatic; Aperient; Aromatic; Astringent; Bitter; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Digestive; Diuretic; Stimulant; Tonic.
Common Wall germandername:
Wall germander is a specific for the treatment of gout it is also used for its diuretic properties and as a treatment for weak stomachs and lack of appetite. It has also been taken as an aid to weight loss and is a common ingredient in tonic wines. Some caution is advised when using this plant internally it can cause liver damage. The whole herb is anti-inflammatory antirheumatic aperient aromatic astringent bitter carminative diaphoretic digestive diuretic stimulant and tonic. It is harvested in the summer and can be dried for later use. It is used externally as an astringent infusion on the gums and also in the treatment of wounds.

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