Botanical Index No. 663

Marsh Tea

ledum palustre

Medicinal Actions

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Expectorant, Intoxicant, Lactagogue, Narcotic, Pediculicide

Primary Conditions Treated

Abortifacient Pectoral Vulnerary Acne Arthrosis Bite Bronchosis Cancer Cold Congestion Cough Dandruff Dermatosis Dysentery Dyspepsia Fever Flu Gout Heartburn Infection Inflammation Itch Leprosy Neuralgia Pain Pulmonosis Rheumatism Sore Sore Throat Syphilis VD Vertigo Water Retention Whitlow

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Commission E reports herb contains an EO which is a potent irritant of the GI tract, kidneys and urinary tract; other toxic effects include abortion. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Ledol causes cramps, diarrhea, and paralysis.

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