A plant with character for natural beauty

Since ancient times, germander has been found in medicinal gardens for its external uses. Its herbaceous fragrance and natural constituents make it a valuable ally for gently revitalizing the skin and strengthening hair vitality.

Description

Fragments of green-grey leaves and stems, woody and slightly bitter scent, fibrous texture suitable for traditional decoctions.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Small oak germander, Small oak
• Latin name: Teucrium chamaedrys
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Part used: Aerial part (stems, leaves, flowers)
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Mediterranean Basin, Southern Europe
• English name: Wall germander
• Name in German: Edel-Gamander
• Name in Spanish: Germandrina
• Name in Italian: Camedrio comune
• Name in Arabic: الجمندار الصغير

Main virtues

Traditionally used for skin toning, refreshing hair care, and for natural external beauty preparations.

Main constituents

Flavonoids, bitter diterpenes (including teuchamaedrin), essential oils, condensed tannins.

Use and dosage

• External decoction: 20 to 30 g of plant in 1 liter of water, boil for 5 minutes, let cool before application.
• Oily macerate: Dried plant macerated in a vegetable oil for traditional cosmetic use.
• Hair rinse: Toning infusion to strengthen hair.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Internal use strongly discouraged due to the potential risk of hepatotoxicity.
• Reserved for external care only.
• Not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women without specialist advice.
• Use occasionally and on healthy skin only.

History and origin

Known since ancient times, Germander adorned monastic gardens and folk medicines for its toning and protective properties in external care. It remains today a symbol of traditional Mediterranean know-how.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or opaque airtight jar.
• Storage: cool, dry, away from light.
• Shelf life: up to 24 months.

Sources and references

• Ethnobotany of Plants of the South – Mediterranean Archives
• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Ancient herbalism – European pharmacopoeias

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