Teucrium chamaedrys Wall germander (Labiatae) Evergreen shrub

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Teucrium chamaedrys
Wall germander
Evergreen shrub
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The Teucrium chamaedrys plant species is found in S. Europe - Mediterranean. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wall germander. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. officinalis.

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Latin Name:  Teucrium chamaedrys
Common Name:  Wall germander
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Sunny, rather dry places on waste ground and rocky outcrops[7], mainly on limestone soils[89] Naturalized on old walls in Britain[17].

Medicinal Information: Wall germander is a specific for the treatment of gout[4], it is also used for its diuretic properties, and as a treatment for weak stomachs and lack of appetite[9]. It has also been taken as an aid to weight loss and is a common ingredient in tonic wines[254]. Some caution is advised when using this plant internally, it can cause liver damage[238] The whole herb is antiinflammatory, antirheumatic, aperient, aromatic, astringent, bitter, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, stimulant and tonic[4, 7, 9, 46, 165, 240]. It is harvested in the summer and can be dried for later use[4, 254]. It is used externally as an astringent infusion on the gums and also in the treatment of wounds[7].

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