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Other use
Cedronella canariensis (L.)Webb & Berthel.Basionym Dracocephalum canariense. Lamiaceae. Canary balm, Balm-of-Gilead, Canary Island tea. It smells slightly resinous of cedar, hence the diminutive name Cedronella.Perennial herb. Distribution: Canary Islands. True Balm-of-Gilead is the sap of the poplar, Populus candicans. It was drunk as a tea, and the aroma was believed to relieve colds. No medicinal use.
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes.
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Geographical distribution
- Africa, Macaronesia, Canary Is.
- Africa, Macaronesia, Madeira
Cedronella canariensis (L.) Webb & Berthel.
Family: LAMIACEAEGenus: Cedronella
Species: canariensis (L.) Webb & Berthel.
Common names: Balm of Gilead; Canary Balm
Distribution summary: Canary Islands
Habit: Short-lived Perennial
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Olive tree bed (O)
Flowering months: July
Reason for growing: Medicinal
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