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Labrador-tea (Rhododendron tomentosum) as a tool for helping with Respiratory support
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Labrador tea - the aromatic beverage and spice: a review of origin, processing and safety
View source 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.
4 sources supporting Labrador-tea for Respiratory support. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.