- Region
- Europe
- Origin
- Europe, Africa (north)
- Traditions
- Western herbal medicine
Europe · Herb · № 334
Teucrium scorodonia
Herb · Europe
Wood sage
Teucrium scorodonia
Traditionally attributed effects: astringent, induces sweating, antirheumatic, carminative, wound-healing, promotes bile.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Aerial parts.
Use in traditions
Wood sage grows on acid, dry woodland soil. On the island of Jersey the leaf was used in beer instead of hops. In folk medicine it was a bitter remedy for digestive complaints and a wound herb.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Herbal medicine worldwide
Attributed effects
Astringent, induces sweating, antirheumatic, carminative, wound-healing, promotes bile.
Preparation and amount
Aerial parts.