What is Ledum?

Ledum is a genus that was previously classified under the family Ericaceae. Since 2010 he has been recognized under the family Rhododendron due to new genetic evidence. This genus consists of eight species of evergreen shrubs. It is originally in a colder climate in the subarctic areas of the northern hemisphere, especially Canada, the United States and Scandinavia. The leaves and shoots of these plants are used as a spice, medicine and repellent insects.

These shrubs grow to a height of 3 feet (1 m). Their flowers usually bloom from April to June, but have leaves throughout the year. They are Hermaphrodite, with male and female organs and bees pollinated. Flowers contain oil that smells like antisensing, and highly aromatic leaves smell strongly hops when they are crushed. Ledum thrives in any shadow, but plants can be fully exposed to the sun more abundantly. These types of plants require damp soil richer on humust is sandy, peat or clay acid. Has white flowers and characteristic leaves with edges thatThey are curled under and strong, the hairy tan of the subsoil. Tea, cooked from leaves, is used in folk medicine to treat the external skin irritation and is drunk to deposit nerves and stomach. It can also be made for syrup to treat cough and hoarseness in the throat.

Leaves Ledum Palustre , renamed rhododendron Palustre and more often known as wild rosemary, can be made into aromatic tea. It is used in homeopathic therapy in powder form for diseases such as kidney disease, joint pain and menstrual pain. Its aromatic tea is consumed for asthma, cough and stomach pain. Homeopaths believe that Palustre has the ability to heal the tissue from its deepest point, goes out to the surface, and is therefore used for bite of insects, lacerations and piercing. It is also people who have rheumatic pain or painful joints.

Palustre is also used in the kitchen asBayleaf replacement. Once it was used as a replacement for hops in the production of beer, but it was caused by another type of drunkenness accompanied by headaches and dizziness. In Scandinavia, the leaves were once placed in the cabinets to repel insects, while the branches were placed with grains to repel mice. When cultivating or handling this plant, it must be careful because all its parts contain a poison that attacks the central nervous system; A mere odor can cause headache.