Eastern Deciduous Forest
American Germander, Wood Sage, Wild Basil
Teucrium canadense L.
Habitat: Woods and thickets.
Seasons: June - September.
Uses: Leaf tea to induce menstruation, urination, and sweating. For lung ailments. It's externally used as a gargle and antiseptic dressing.
Preparation: Tea and poultice,
Active Chemical Ingredient: Rutin
Chemical Structure:
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| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutin |
Resources: Foster, Steven, (2014). Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America. New York, New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
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