Germander
Scientific names: Teucrium chamaedrys
Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae
Alternate names: Camedrio, Chasse-Fièvre, Chêneau, Chenette, Germandrée, Germandrée Officinale, Germandrée Petit Chêne, Petit Chêne, Wall Germander, Wild Germander
Background
Germander is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.
Despite serious safety concerns, people take germander for stomach and intestinal issues, weight loss, fever, and oral hygiene, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
In manufacturing, germander is used as a flavoring in alcoholic beverages.
Despite serious safety concerns, people take germander for stomach and intestinal issues, weight loss, fever, and oral hygiene, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
In manufacturing, germander is used as a flavoring in alcoholic beverages.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Germander is LIKELY UNSAFE. France has banned its sale. Canada does not allow germander to be included in products that are taken by mouth. The U.S. still allows germander to be used in small amounts as a flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages.
The safety concern is that germander has caused several cases of liver disease (hepatitis) and death.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Germander is LIKELY UNSAFE to take as medicine. If you take it while pregnant or breast-feeding, you will endanger yourself as well as your baby.
The safety concern is that germander has caused several cases of liver disease (hepatitis) and death.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Germander shouldn't be used by anyone. Some people may be at even higher risk of side effects.Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Germander is LIKELY UNSAFE to take as medicine. If you take it while pregnant or breast-feeding, you will endanger yourself as well as your baby.
Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Gallbladder conditions.
- Fever.
- Gout.
- Stomach pain.
- Diarrhea.
- Weight loss.
- Use as a germ-killer (antiseptic).
- Use as a mouthwash.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of germander depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for germander. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Germander interacts with any medicines. Before taking Germander, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
There isn't enough information to know how germander might work.
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