Greenland Moss (Labrador Tea) Ledum Essential Oil (Rhododendron groenlandicum)

Overview

Greenland Moss (Labrador Tea) Ledum may also be referred to as Bog Labrador Tea, Rusty Labrador Tea, Labrador Tea, Hudson's Bay Tea, Muskeg Tea, Greenland Moss, Ledum groenlandicum. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the flowers, leaves.

Greenland Moss (Labrador Tea) Ledum Essential Oil

Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Earthy Fresh Herbaceous Medicinal Woody
Common Name(s): Bog Labrador Tea, Rusty Labrador Tea, Labrador Tea, Hudson's Bay Tea, Muskeg Tea, Greenland Moss, Ledum groenlandicum
Synonyms(s) for Rhododendron groenlandicum: Ledum canadense, Ledum groenlandicum, Ledum latifolium, Ledum palustre subsp. groenlandicum, Ledum palustre var. latifolium
Botanical Family: Ericaceae
Botanical Genus: Rhododendron
Chemical Family: Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes
Perfumery Note: Middle
Aroma chemistry: The main chemical constituents of Labrador Tea essential oil (Grrenland Moss) are monoterpenes, sesquiteroenes and bornyl acetate. Limonene, sabinene, ß- selinene, bornyl acetate
Indigenous Country: Canada
Cultivation: Distiller is Certified Organic
Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
Part Typically Used: Flowers, Leaves
Shelf Life: 5-6 years

Vegan

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

Therapeutic Benefits of Greenland Moss (Labrador Tea) Ledum:

Anti-anxiety Anti-bacterial Anti-depressant Anti-infectious Anti-inflammatory Anti-septic Anti-spasmodic Calming Carminative Decongestant Depurative Digestive stimulant Digestive tonic Immune support Liver Supporter Stomachic Strengthening

Cautions & Safety

Safety Precautions for Greenland Moss (Labrador Tea) Ledum:

Greenland Moss essential oil is to be used by seasoned aromatherapists. It is a very powerful essential oil.

Traditional Folklore

Traditional Folklore of Greenland Moss (Labrador Tea) Ledum:

For Native Americans, the Ledum plant was a must and a cure all.Greenland Moss essential oil has a natural affinity for the immune system and has been known to be an effective immune system supporter.According to our Canadian distiller, it has been used in cases of liver intoxications originating from a circulation disorder, mild liver insufficiencies, after-effect from viral hepatitis, enteritis and flatulence. It is also known to be used to treat toxemic nephritis, microbial nephritis and infectious prostatitis.Labrador tea esssential oil has been effective in easing insomnia, nervousness, solar plexus spasms, and thyroid imbalance.According to Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt, Greenland Moss essential oil is one of the oils Dr. Giraud-Robert uses frequently for Hep B and C patients and in support of patients undergoing conventional treatments like chemo or radiation. According to Dr. Giraud-Robert the oil counteracts blood toxicity and reduces elevated liver enzyme counts. Dr. Schnaubelt recommends this particular essential oil for liver and kidney detoxification. He also recommends it not for treatment of severe illness, as well as during the recuperation process for general support.This essential oil is also recommended by Dr Schnaubelt as being effective for nausea and vomiting during chemo. It seems to reduce pathologically elevated levels of transaminase and gamma-GT enzymes.