.png)
Ledum Palustre for the Perils of Summer
Last updated on July 27th, 2022 at 03:02 pm
Are you a magnet for mosquitos? Then Ledum palustre is a bug bite remedy you need to know. This homeopathic medicine is prepared from a fragrant shrub native to North America. Learn more about this medicine that you won’t want to be without during summer.
First Aid Skin Relief
Ledum palustre can help with the telltale symptoms of bug bites. It relieves itching and swelling from insect bites, especially when taken at times of exposure.* Mosquitos tend to be most active at dawn and dusk, so you’ll want to have it handy when heading into mosquito-dense areas.
Ledum homeopathic remedy is also very good for blows and bruises (especially around the eyes or hands), as well as small puncture wounds from nails or thorns.*
Various homeopathic dilutions, such as 6C or 30C, are made with the same active ingredient prepared from the leafy twigs of the Ledum palustre shrub, whose scientific name has been updated to Ledum groenlandicum and Rhododendron tomentosum.
A Boggy Botanical
This species of Ledum is part of the Rhododendron family. It has similar leathery foliage with brownish undersides and clustered bell-shaped blossoms that have long, prominent stamens. In the herbal and gardening worlds, it’s commonly known as the “Labrador tea plant.” That’s because it’s native to the wet, boggy woodlands of Labrador, Canada, where pioneers infused its leaves into herbal teas. During the American Revolution, this drink was especially prevalent when British teas were boycotted. The leaves are still used today as a substitute for bay leaf and ground up into marinades for meat.
Plants of the genus Ledum also have medicinal applications. Natives in the Pacific Northwest valued it as a blood purifier and treatment for rheumatism. Infusions were used to soothe itchy rashes from poison ivy, sores, and lice. Interestingly enough, essential oils from the Ledum plant are now being studied for their action on repelling mosquitos.
Learn more about homeopathic Boiron Ledum palustre from pharmacist Gary Kracoff, NMD, R.Ph, in this video.
*Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
Just for our blog readers! Get 10% off this medicine with coupon code BLOG when you order from the Boiron Shop.
Share article:
Related Articles:
6 thoughts on “Ledum Palustre for the Perils of Summer”
Hello. My son had a deer tick bite recently. I read an article by Joette Calabrese from June 2014, where she recommended ledum palustrre 200C. But I can only find the 30C dose at a store near me. What is the difference in the dosing recommendations if using the 30C strength? Would I still dose it at every 3 hours for the first day , then 2 times a day for a week if using the 30C strength? The tick bite was attached for only a couple hours at most. would this still be appropriate to take the ledum even if the bite was a couple of weeks ago now? Any other recommendations for deer tick bites? He does not seem to have any other symptoms or any bull’s eye on his skin. Thank you!
Hi Becky, if you can’t find Ledum 200CK in a store near you, the 30C dilution is perfectly fine to use. The dilution is merely fine tuning once you already know what medicine you need to take. We do offer Ledum palustre 200CK on our website if you want to order online.
I bought SBL Ledum Palustre Dilution 200 CH for my cat in case she needed some help with flea bites. She instead developed itchy scabs and have them since the summer after giving her this solution. How can i help her get rid of this reaction. thxs~
Since the pathologies and symptoms are different between humans and animals, we recommend consulting a veterinarian skilled in homeopathy. For a list of practitioners in your area, please contact the National Center for Homeopathy at info@homeopathycenter.org or visit http://www.homeopathycenter.org.
At what age can you take Ledum and dosage? 19 month old has some big bites.
Hi Amanda, Boiron’s standard dosage for any single medicine is five (5) pellets dissolved under the tongue, three (3) times a day. If you have been given alternate dosage instructions by your healthcare professional, follow those instructions, as they have been developed specifically for your individual treatment. For a 19-month-old, you can dissolve 5 pellets in 1-2 oz of pure water and give it to the child to drink. Repeat with a freshly prepared solution for each dose.