Germander Herb
Felty Germander BULK 1 lb - 2 lbs / Germander Herb / Teucrium Polium / %100 Organic Dried Bulk Herb
Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Teucrium Polium
Other Names: Gray germander, Jerusalem sage, Mountain germander, Tea germander, Gray sage, Side cluster germander
Teucrium polium, known popularly as felty germander, is a sub-shrub and herb native to the western Mediterranean region (Albania, North Macedonia, Spain, France, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia). Its flowers are small and range from pink to white, and its leaves are used in cooking. Felty germander takes its name from its fuzzy white flowers on hairy stems, all of which gives the shrub a somewhat soft, felty appearance. It is a member of the mint family.
Traditional Use
Felty germander is a silvery, aromatic Mediterranean herb of Balkan folk tradition. It is traditionally used:
- To support digestion, appetite and digestive comfort
- To support healthy liver and gallbladder function
- As a bitter tonic for strength and vitality
- Externally, in washes and compresses for the skin
Harvest & Character
Harvested July and August during flowering: the whole upper part of the plant is cut. Silvery-grey, woolly stems and leaves with small creamy flowers, a strong aroma and a bitter taste.
Please note: For short-term use only and do not exceed the recommended amount. Not for pregnancy, breastfeeding, children or people with liver problems.
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