Water Germander

Other Name(s):

Camedrio Acuático, Chamarras, Escordio, Germandrée Aquatique, Germandrée d'Eau, Germandrée des Marais, Germandrée Scordium, Germandrina de Agua, Teucrium scordium.


Water germander is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.

People take water germander for asthma, diarrhea, fever, intestinal parasites, hemorrhoids, and wounds.

How does it work?

There isn't enough information to know how water germander might work.

Uses & Effectiveness

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of water germander for these uses.




Side Effects

It is not known if water germander is safe or what the possible side effects might be.

Special Precautions & Warnings

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of water germander during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.


The appropriate dose of water germander depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for water germander. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.



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Reviewed on 6/14/2021

Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

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