Teucrium capitatum

Teucrium capitatum L.

Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

  • Teucrium polium subsp. capitatum (L.) Arcang. Polium capitatum (L.) Mill.
  • Felty Germander
  • ja'da جعدة
  • ja'det el-sibyan جعدة الصبيان
  • qadheh قدحة
  • גַּעֲדָה מְצוּיָה
  • ga'ada metzuya

Chamaephyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Teucrium capitatum L.

Medicinal Complaints / Uses
System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use		 Activity / Interpretation Traditional
Preparation/ Administration		 Parts Used Source
Ageing

Strengthen memory

 Nootropic

Mix plant + honey. (Admin. not specified.)

Aerial parts Z
Cancer

Cancer

 Anti-carcinogenic

1. Infuse aerial parts by adding 1 teaspoon to boiled water & drink x1 cup/day before breakfast.
2. Mix 1 teaspoon aerial parts +1 kg honey +100 mg ginseng + black cumin (Nigella ciliaris); eat 1 teaspoon x3/day.

 Aerial parts B
Endocrine/ Metabolic

Diabetes

 Hypoglycemic

1. Decoct 50 gm aerial parts in 1L water & drink x1 cup/day. (B)
2. Decoct aerial parts & drink + saccharine (because very bitter). (Z)

Aerial parts B, Z
Endocrine/ Metabolic

Obesity

 Anti-obesity

Decoct 50 gm aerial parts in 1L water & drink x1 cup/day.

 Aerial parts B
Gastrointestinal

Bile stones

 Anti-lithic

Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day.

 Aerial parts Z
Gastrointestinal

Digestive tract inflammation

Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 full cup before each meal or x2/day.

Aerial parts Z
Gastrointestinal

Gastric acidity & gastric ulcer

 Antacid, Anti-ulcer

Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 full cup before meals or x 2/day.

Aerial parts Z
Gastrointestinal

Laxative

 Laxative

Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 full cup + sugar before sleeping.

 Aerial parts Z
Gastrointestinal

Stomach ache/ colic (B) Abdominal cramps /pain (Z)

 Anti-spasmodic, Carminative

1. Decoct 50 gm aerial parts in 1L water & drink x1 cup/day. (B)
2. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 full cup before each meal or x2/day. (Z)
3. Cook aerial parts in water + chamomile & drink. (Z)

Aerial parts B, Z
General

Swelling

 Anti-hydropic

Use aerial parts. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

 Aerial parts Z
Haematology

Spleen pain

 Analgesic

Use aerial parts. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

 Aerial parts Z
Helminth infections

Worms

 Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

1. Cook aerial parts + pumpkin seeds. (Admin. not specified.)
2. Mix aerial parts + pomegranate peel + cinnamon bark. (Admin. not specified.)

 Aerial parts Z
Kidney & Urinary Tract

Diuretic & flush out urinary tract

 Diuretic

1.Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink.
2. Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day.

Aerial parts Z
Kidney & Urinary Tract

Kidney stones

 Anti-lithic

Decoct plant in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day.

Aerial parts Z
Kidney & Urinary Tract

Urinary tract inflammation

 Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day.

Aerial parts Z
Nervous System

Headache

 Analgesic

Grind plant into fine powder, roll into cigarette & smoke.

Aerial parts Z
Opthalmic

Strengthen eyesight

 Visual health

Mix aerial parts + honey. (Admin. not specified.)

Aerial parts Z
Respiratory

Asthma

 Anti-asthmatic

Immerse aerial parts in bowl of hot water & inhale steam.

 Aerial parts Z
Respiratory

Respiratory tract inflammation

 Anti-Infective, Demulcent

Use aerial parts. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

 Aerial parts Z
Surgical/ Trauma

Subdermal (below skin) haemorrhage caused by blunt trauma

 Haemostatic

Apply compresses of aerial parts to affected area.

Aerial parts Z
Venoms, Bites & Stings

Scorpion bite

 Anti-venom

Use aerial parts. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

 Aerial parts Z
Womens Health/ Sexuality

Increase female libido

Aphrodisiac

Prepare vaginal tampon from aerial parts + Althaea acaulis + Pimpinella anisum + honey. (Admin. not specified.)

Aerial parts Z
Women`s Health

Prevent pregnancy

Contraceptive

1. This recipe is in 2 parts A & B: A. On last day of menstruation stand over steam bath of Ditricchia viscosa. B. Mix aerial parts of Teucrium capitatum + Eugenia caryophyllus + honey & eat for 3 days during the above treatment.
2. Decoct aerial parts & drink (promotes menstruation).

Aerial parts Z
Women`s Health

Promote menstruation

Emmenagogue

Decoct plant & drink.

 Aerial parts Z

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Teucrium genus has some species which contain furanoneoclerodane diterpenoids e.g. teucrine associated with hepatotoxicity causing liver damage.