Labrador Tea leaves
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Labrador Tea (Leaves – whole or ground) – Rhododendron groenlandicum
35 mg - 100 mg - 1 lb
Labrador tea, also known as muskeg tea, is a traditional tea in Northern Canada and is very common in Northern Saskatchewan
Labrador tea has many uses and possible health benefits, including:
- Medicine: Indigenous peoples used Labrador tea to treat a variety of conditions, including respiratory, digestive, and kidney problems, rheumatism, scurvy, and headaches.
- Anti-inflammatory: Labrador tea has anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce tissue inflammation. The essential oil in Labrador tea can help with allergies, bronchitis, fever, laryngitis, and skin problems.
- Antioxidant: Labrador tea is a good source of antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of cancer.
- Diabetes: Studies show that Labrador tea can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels.
- Insect repellent: Dried, crushed Labrador tea leaves can be used to keep moths away. Beverage: Labrador tea can be used as a beverage.
- Beer: Labrador tea can be used to make beer more intoxicating. Dye: Labrador tea leaves can be used to dye wool brown. Wood stain: Labrador tea leaves can be used to stain wood.
Further research into the medicinal uses of Labrador Tea is needed to better understand definitively the plant’s health benefits. There is not enough scientific information available to guarantee safety for pregnant and breastfeeding women