| p>LEDUM (Ledum groenlandicum ~ Greenland Moss | | | | counteract the effects of insomnia and allergies. |
| or Labrador Tea) A rare oil Ledum has a strongly | | | | PLEASE NOTE: Internal use of essential oils is not |
| medicinal aroma. Traditionally Ledum has been used in | | | | recommended unless you are under the supervision |
| folk medicine and by Native Americans as a 'cure all.' | | | | and care of a trained and licensed health care |
| Ledum's powerful action to regulate and balance | | | | professional! |
| makes it an especially effective tonic for thyroid gland | | | | Ledum promotes the healthy function of respiratory |
| function. | | | | and digestive systems. |
| Pure Ledum essential oil can be used to balance either | | | | Its calming properties are useful for relieving stomach |
| an over active (hyperthyroid) condition or an under | | | | upset and nervous indigestion. |
| functioning or (hypothyroid) condition. | | | | Ledum is especially beneficial for relieving cold and flu |
| Ledum has a natural affinity for the immune system | | | | symptoms such as nausea, aches and pains, |
| and known to effectively stimulate immune function. | | | | congestion, sore throat and cough. |
| In my aromatherapy practice I primarily use Ledum to | | | | In Ayurvedic Medicine, an ancient system of healing |
| balance thyroid function and for general immune | | | | practiced in India, the warm medicinal and spicy aroma |
| support. | | | | of Ledum helps to regulate and pacify both Vata and |
| Ledum promotes healthy thyroid function and relieves | | | | Kapha Doshas. |
| symptoms associated with thyroid imbalance. | | | | Symptoms of Vata imbalance are premenstrual |
| For good reason Ledum has been used traditionally as | | | | syndrome, constipation, insomnia, restlessness, |
| a 'cure all!' | | | | nervousness, anxiety and worry. |
| Research in brain chemistry and receptor science has | | | | Symptoms of Kapha imbalance are high cholesterol, |
| found properties in many of the medicinal plants used | | | | low metabolic forces, slow to lose weight, fluid |
| by native cultures, such as Ledum, to have | | | | retention, stagnation and blockage, lethargy and |
| sequiterpenoid compounds that actively communicate | | | | depression. |
| within the human body to produce very specific | | | | BLEND WITH: Ledum's strong medicinal aroma is |
| biological actions. | | | | rather distinct. Try a sharp citrus oil like Lemon or Pink |
| These actions include: anti-tumoral, anti-malarial, | | | | Grapefruit or the powerful and sweet aroma of Fennel |
| anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory effects. | | | | to enhance Ledum's effects and to soften its strong |
| Sesquiterpenoids are known to have an especially | | | | medicinal scent. |
| calming effect on the body, mind and emotions. | | | | PLEASE NOTE: There are many cheap, synthetic |
| Other pure essential oils with sesquiterpenoids known | | | | copies of aromatic oils, but these are not |
| to have strongly calming and reassuring effects are | | | | recommended for therapeutic use. For best results |
| Frankincense, Myrrh, YlangYlang (the third distillation of | | | | purchase the highest quality oils you can possibly find. |
| Ylang Ylang has the highest amount of | | | | Use certified organic essential oils, or oils that have |
| sesquiterpenoids) and Vetiver which is primarily made | | | | been tested and are pesticide free. |
| up almost entirely of sesquiterpenoids and known to | | | | Aromatherapy is a gentle and noninvasive |
| be highly effective for relieving Panic, Anxiety and | | | | complementary health care system used for balancing |
| Stress. | | | | and synchronizing your body, mind, spirit and emotions |
| Ledum's highly specific sesquiterpenoid profile makes it | | | | to enhance your health. Properly administered essential |
| especially effective for liver and kidney detoxification. | | | | oils are a natural, safe and effective way to enhance |
| Kurt Snaubelt recommends Ledum (taken internally - | | | | your health and well-being and can produce satisfying |
| two drops per day) after acute illness. He considers | | | | results where other methods have failed. Please |
| Ledum to be the number one choice for liver and | | | | consult with your physician regarding serious health |
| kidney detoxification. He also recommends Ledum for | | | | concerns and do not attempt to self diagnose. |
| the treatment of nephritis and suggests using it to | | | | |