Teucrium chamaedrys
Wall germander
Teucrium chamaedrys, commonly known as germander, is a perennial herb native to Europe. Long valued in traditional herbalism, it possesses astringent and antimicrobial properties. Historically used to support digestive health and treat respiratory ailments, this resilient plant remains a fascinating subject for both botanical enthusiasts and modern medicinal researchers.
- Scientific name: Teucrium chamaedrys
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Teucrium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Teucrium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Teucrium chamaedrys, is referred to by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is called ożańka właściwa, while in Slovakia, it is known as hrdobarka obyčajná. In Russian, the species is identified as дубровиник обыкновенный. Within Kurdish linguistic traditions, the plant is called قەسەلمەهموود in the Arabic script and Qeselmehmûd in the Latin script.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | ożanka właściwa | Wikidata |
| ku-arab | قەسەلمەهموود | Wikidata |
| ku-latn | Qeselmehmûd | Wikidata |
| sk | hrdobarka obyčajná | Wikidata |
| ru | дубровник обыкновенный | Wikidata |
| sr-el | Podubica | Wikidata |
| sr-ec | Подубица | Wikidata |
| tr | Dalak otu | Wikidata |
| ca | alzineta | Wikidata |
| uk | Самосил гайовий | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its habitat includes both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can be found growing within the borders of Austria. It also maintains a distribution that extends into Belgium. Finally, its range continues through the central territories of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as germander, is a versatile medicinal herb where various parts are utilized for their therapeutic properties. While the leaves and flowering tops are the primary components used in herbal preparations, they are frequently processed into infusions to extract their beneficial compounds. These infusions are created by steeping the plant material in hot water, allowing the active constituents to dissolve, which provides a gentle method for consuming the herb to support digestive and respiratory health.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infusions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Teucrium chamaedrys has 37 reported phytochemicals identified across 45 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include teucrin A, teucrioside, verbascoside, luteolin, 3,3'-di-O-methyl ellagic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 37
- Scientific sources
- 45
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| teucrin A | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| teucrioside | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,3'-di-O-methyl ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Teucrium chamaedrys has 4 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatotoxic, Antioxidant, Antihyperglycemic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatotoxic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Teucrium chamaedrys has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis, colorectal cancer, colorectal carcinoma, drug resistance, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatitis | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| drug resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cirrhosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| weight loss | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |