Teucrium divaricatum

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Teucrium divaricatum Sieber ex Heldr.

Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany

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Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

  • Aegean Sage Germander
  • Astride Germander
  • Hedge Germander
  • ga'ada mefuseqet
  • גַּעֲדָה מְפֻשֶּׂקֶת
  • kamendra كمندرا

Chamaephyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Teucrium divaricatum Sieber ex Heldr.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used
Source
Gastrointestinal

Diarrhea

Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

Decoct plant in water & drink x2 small cups morning & evening.

Aerial parts Z
Gastrointestinal

Digestive tract inflammation & cramps

Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Demulcent

Decoct plant in water & drink x2 small cups morning & evening.

Aerial parts Z
Gastrointestinal

Stomachic (stimulates appetite & digestion)

Stomachic

Decoct plant in water & drink x1 small cup before meals.

Aerial parts Z

Notes

Cautions

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

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