Wall Germander
Teucrium chamaedrys
A bitter old 'gout and digestion' herb now known to carry real liver risk.
Traditional use (european-folk): A bitter old 'gout and digestion' herb now known to carry real liver risk.
A bitter old 'gout and digestion' herb now known to carry real liver risk.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A bitter old 'gout and digestion' herb now known to carry real liver risk.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Linked to serious liver injury — best avoided internally.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Linked to serious liver injury — best avoided internally.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.