Labrador tea, Ledum groenlandicum
Aromatic
Labrador tea is used as an aromatic in various dishes and beverages. It also enters in the preparation of herbal teas.
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Aromatic
Labrador tea is used as an aromatic in various dishes and beverages. It also enters in the preparation of herbal teas.History and Origin
In North America, Labrador tea is transcontinental. It tends towards boreal and arctic regions. This indigenous species is mainly found in bogs and sites populated with black spruce. It is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with alternate and oblong leaves. Native Americans drink infused Labrador tea to treat certain respiratory, digestive and renal problems, rheumatisms, scurvy and headaches. They also use it as a blood purifier and as a parturition aid. Besides, the infusion was used as a wash for wounds, insect bites and skin rash and to prepare a dark brown tincture used to color wool and wood.
| Distilled part |
Leaves and flowers |
| Extraction |
Steam distillation |
| Main components |
Limonene, sabinene, ß- selinene, bornyl acetate |
| Essential Oil’s Characteristics |
Liquide transparent légèrement jaunâtre et doté d’une odeur très complexe et inhabituelle. L’huile possède un arôme sylvestre et herbacé sans toutefois être vert. L’arôme est astringent et aigre-doux. |
| Therapeutic Properties |
Labrador tea is a powerful anti-inflammatory+ possibly anti-tumoral (under research). It is also an efficient antispasmodic, antibacterial, hepatic depurative, and hepatocellular regenerator +++. Ledum is also a decongestive++ and an aerial antiseptic. |
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Uses among health professionals
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It is used in cases of liver intoxications originating from a circulation disorder +++, mild liver insufficiencies, after-effect from viral hepatitis, enteritis, flatulence. It is also used to treat toxemic nephritis+++, microbial nephritis, renal calculi++, and infectious prostatitis. Besides, Labrador teat is indicated in cases of insomnia+++, nervousness, solar plexus spasms, thyroidal imbalance+++. |
| Energetic and Emotional Effect |
Labrador tea has a remarkable effect on emotions. It helps dissolving energy blockages (with the massage of the stomach and liver region). It also favors self wakening. Applied on the throat chakra, it helps expressing the truth; on the forehead chakra, it facilitates knowledge and understanding. Combined with bergamot zest, it helps spiritual healing. |
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References
L’aromathérapie exactement, La Flore Laurentienne, The Illustraded Encyclopedia of Essential Oils and
Native American Ethnobotany.
Discharge
Aliksir strongly recommends that you consult with a physician or aromatherapist. It is important to inform
yourself concerning contraindications or incompatibilities with other substances. Essential oils are powerful, and they must be used according to the physiological doses.Safety Data
Non toxic and non irritant. Because of its exceptional power, do not use in children under six, during the first six months of pregnancy, on persons taking anticoagulants or coumarines or if epileptic.