Labrador tea – Essential oil
Format: 5 ml
Certified pure
Origin: Canada
A true treasure of our boreal forest! Labrador tea (Greenland tea) has been used by practically all the Amerindian nations of Canada as a medicinal plant as well as for flavouring food. This precious oil, very local, by its richness in antioxidants is very popular for its beauty! It is also used as a powerful calming agent, useful in cases of insomnia and nervousness. 1,2 To be discovered to appreciate all its facets.
My properties:
Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antibacterial, calming, decongestive.
Use:
Olfaction, Diffusion, Oral use, Skin application, Cooking.
My botanical name: Ledum groenlandicum
My family: Ericaceae
My color: Transparent to light yellow
My odor: Herbaceous, resinous
Synergy: Lavender, Petit grain, Ravintsara
Recommendations
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Before using any product containing essential oils, please check and follow the precautions, warnings and contraindications.
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Before using an essential oil, if in doubt, here is a tolerance test that allows you to check your sensitivity to essential oils. Simply place 3 drops of the essential oil mixture in the hollow of the elbow or wrist and wait a few minutes for a topical reaction, or up to 48 hours for an allergic reaction. Caution: do not use essential oils that are said to be dermocaustic or phototoxic, as they may cause burns on the skin.
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Do not apply them pure on the skin or on the mucous membranes.
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Avoid any contact with the eyes.
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Respect the recommended doses.
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Keep out of reach of children.
Note: the properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference books or websites in aromatherapy. They are regularly found there and for many confirmed by observations in scientific environment. However, this information is given for information purposes only, and in no way constitutes medical information, nor does it engage our responsibility. For any use in a therapeutic purpose, consult a health professional.
Notice: although natural, essential oils are active products that require responsible handling. In no case will Maison Jacynthe be held responsible for the consequences of an incorrect or careless application of these products or the methods presented.
References
1. Anna Dampc, Maria Luczkiewicz. Labrador tea-the aromatic beverage and spice: a review of origin, processing and safety. J Sci Food Agric. 2015 Jun;95(8):1577-83. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6889. Epub 2014 Sep. 29.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25156477/
2. Le grand guide de l’aromathérapie et des soins de beauté naturels – Aude Maillard - Février 2017 - Éditeur : J’ai LU
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