Labrador tea - the aromatic beverage and spice: a review of origin, processing and safety
Traditional / reference
Abstract
Labrador tea is made from the dried leaves of Rhododendron tomentosum and related species, rich in essential oil and ascorbic acid, with tonic, digestion-improving and relaxing activity. The review covers origin, processing and safety, noting that the beverage should not be drunk more than once daily because of ledol and grayanotoxin toxicity.
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How to cite
Dampc, A. and Luczkiewicz, M (2014) 'Labrador tea - the aromatic beverage and spice: a review of origin, processing and safety', Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 95(8), pp. 1577-1583. doi:10.1002/jsfa.6889
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