germanderderived

Germanderderived refers to any substance, extract, or product obtained from Teucrium chamaedrys (germander) or other Teucrium species, including essential oils, tinctures, and dried plant material.

Germander, the common name for Teucrium chamaedrys, is a perennial herb native to Europe and western Asia. The term germanderderived is used in pharmacognosy and herbal product labeling to indicate origin from germander.

Preparations germanderderived may contain volatile oils and diterpenoids. Historically, such preparations were used for digestive complaints and wound healing; contemporary use is limited due to safety concerns and variable product quality.

Germanderderived products have been associated with hepatotoxicity in case reports and reviews; regulatory actions in several jurisdictions have restricted their use in dietary supplements and other products. Labeling may warn of potential liver risk, and use is generally avoided in individuals with liver disease.

See also Teucrium chamaedrys; Hepatotoxicity; Herbal medicine safety.