[[File:Ledum.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Ledum]]
Other name: Ledum Palustre, Wild Rosemary, Marsh Tea, James' Tea, Lède des Marais, Ledi Palustris Herba, Lédon des Marais, Ledum Silvestre, Marsh Citrus, Moth Herb, Petit Thé du Labrador, Rhododendron palustre, Rhododendron tomentosum var. tomentosum, Romarin Sauvage, Romero Silvestre, Sumpfporst, Swamp Tea, Te de Los Pantanos.
==Special Precautions of Ledum==
* Only homeopathic use !
* Marsh tea is UNSAFE when taken in large amounts to try to cause abortion. It can cause severe irritation of the stomach and intestines, kidney damage, paralysis, and other serious side effects.
*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It’s UNSAFE to use marsh tea if you are pregnant. It can stimulate the uterus and cause an abortion. There isn’t enough information to know whether it’s safe to use marsh tea during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
*Stomach or intestinal problems such as gastritis or inflammatory bowel disease: Marsh tea might make these conditions worse. Don’t use it.
*Kidney problems: Don’t use marsh tea if you have kidney problems. It could make your condition worse.
*Urinary tract problems such as kidney or bladder infections: Marsh tea might make these conditions worse. Avoid use.
*Surgery: Marsh tea can slow down the central nervous system and cause sleepiness and other effects. There is some concern that marsh tea might slow down the central nervous system too much if it is combined with anesthesia and other medications during and after surgery. Stop using marsh tea at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
*Do not take homeopathic remedies without first consulting a homeopathic practitioner. Do not take several remedies at the same time as that is often discouraged in homeopathic treatment. Take the recommended dose only and immediately report any changes in condition to your doctor.
* Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with MARSH TEA
==The benefits of Ledum are==
* Ledum is a widely known treatment for the stings of venomous insects. It neutralizes venom and speeds recovery from poisoning. It's appropriate for any insect bite, especially those that produce severe itching and coldness at the site of the bite. The skin may be bluish or purple, feel cold to the touch and look bruised. Take a dose of Ledum as soon as you realize you've been stung. There may be arthritic joint aches and pains accompanying the early stages after being bitten.* Marsh tea is used for muscle and joint pain (rheumatism), whooping cough, bronchitis, cold, cough, and chest and lung ailments. It is also used to stimulate milk flow, cause sweating, increase urine flow to relieve water retention, and loosen phlegm. Some women use marsh tea to cause an abortion.
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