Other Names: Camedrio, Chasse-Fièvre, Chêneau, Chenette, Germandrée, Germandrée Officinale, Germandrée Petit Chêne, Petit Chêne, Teucrium chamaedrys, Wall Germander, Wild Germander.<br>Germander ) is an aromatic plant in the “mint family” belonging to the genus Teucrium.. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.
==Special Precautions of Germander==
* Germander is UNSAFE : Caution is advised when using this plant internally, it can cause liver damage : Germander has caused several cases of liver disease (hepatitis) and death.
*France has banned its sale. Canada does not allow germander to be included in products that are taken by mouth. However, the US still allows germander to be used in small amounts as a flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages.
*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Germander is UNSAFE for anyone to take as medicine. If you take it while pregnant or breast-feeding, you will endanger yourself as well as your baby.
==Benefits and uses of Germander are==
* This small plant was once highly esteemed as a treatment for gout, inflammation, respiratory ailments.