Evidence supporting the use of: Teucrium marum
For the health condition: Ulcerations (external)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Teucrium marum, commonly known as cat thyme, has a history of traditional use in European herbal medicine. Historical sources from the 16th to 19th centuries, such as those by herbalists like Nicholas Culpeper, reference its use in supporting the healing of external ulcerations and wounds. Culpeper and others attributed its use to its purported "warming" and "stimulating" properties, which were believed to promote tissue repair and reduce infection. However, these claims were based on the humoral theory of medicine rather than empirical scientific evidence.
Modern scientific research on Teucrium marum is extremely limited, particularly regarding its effects on ulcerations. While the plant is known to contain some iridoids and essential oils, there are no clinical studies or pharmacological investigations that validate its efficacy or safety for the treatment of external ulcers in humans. Thus, its use for this purpose is justified only by tradition, with scant or no modern evidence to support its effectiveness or to clarify its mechanism of action.
In summary, the use of Teucrium marum for external ulcerations is rooted in traditional herbal practices, and the available evidence supporting this use is weak, primarily anecdotal, and not substantiated by modern clinical research.
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Other health conditions supported by Teucrium marum
InflammationPain (general remedies for)
Scratches and Abrasions
Ulcerations (external)
Wounds and Sores