Family: Verbenaceae/Lamiaceae
Habitat: Grassy places, heaths, dunes, woods
Description: Perennial downy Upright, woody stems with
spikes of green/yellow flowers, prominent stamens. Up to 30cm/1ft Leaves toothed
opposite, stalked, ovate/heart shaped July –September
Native to: Britain, Europe
Parts used: Aerial parts
Cultivation: Dry, shady places acid soil
Harvesting: When in flower
Actions: Anti-microbial, anti-rheumatic, astringent,
carminative, diaphoretic, vulnerary
Constituents: Essential oil, bitter principle, tannin,
polyphenols, saponins
Iridoids: harpagidem reptoside, acetyl harpagide
Diterpene of the clerodane type: teupolin, teuscorolide, teuscorodol,
teuscorodal, teuscorodin, teuflin, teuplin-1
Flavonoids: luteolin, cirsiliol, cirsimarin
Combines with: Chickweed, yarrow, peppermint, elderflower
Traditional Uses: As a tea for rheumatism also broken
veins, ulcers, scurvy
Skin: Boils, wounds
Immune: Colds, flu
Other Notes: It attracts bee