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'''Rhododendron tomentosum''' (syn. Ledum palustre), commonly known as marsh Labrador tea, northern Labrador tea or wild rosemary, is a flowering plant in the subsection Ledum of the large genus Rhododendron in the family Ericaceae.
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'''Rhododendron tomentosum''' is commonly known as marsh Labrador tea, northern Labrador tea or wild rosemary. It is a flowering plant in the subsection Ledum of the large genus Rhododendron in the family Ericaceae.
 
==Uses==
 
==Uses==
 
{{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Stomach aches}}, {{Uses|Kidney ailments}}, {{Uses|Burns}}, {{Uses|Ulcers}}, {{Uses|Stings}}, {{Uses|Infections}}
 
{{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Stomach aches}}, {{Uses|Kidney ailments}}, {{Uses|Burns}}, {{Uses|Ulcers}}, {{Uses|Stings}}, {{Uses|Infections}}
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==Chemical Composition==
 
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The main constituents of the oils were p-cymene (44.02%), linalool (20.5%), γ-terpinene (16.62%), thymol (1.81%), β-pinene (3.61%), α-pinene (2.83%) and eucalyptol (2.64%). The oil consisted of monoterpenic hydrocarbons, oxygenated monoterpenes and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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The main constituents of the oils were p-cymene (44.02%), linalool (20.5%), γ-terpinene (16.62%), thymol (1.81%), β-pinene (3.61%), α-pinene (2.83%) and eucalyptol (2.64%).<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
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===Other features===
 
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
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Requires a lime-free loam or peaty soil[1, 11]. Prefers a moist humus-rich acid soil in shade or semi-shade[<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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Requires a lime-free loam or peaty soil[1, 11]. Prefers a moist humus-rich acid soil in shade or semi-shade.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
 
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09637480701777944?src=recsys&journalCode=iijf20  "Chemical constituents"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://pza.sanbi.org/eriocephalus-africanus "plant decsription"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://pza.sanbi.org/eriocephalus-africanus Plant decsription]</ref>
  
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ledum+palustre Cultivation details]</ref>
 
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Revision as of 14:47, 16 June 2020

Ledum palustre 08.JPG

Rhododendron tomentosum is commonly known as marsh Labrador tea, northern Labrador tea or wild rosemary. It is a flowering plant in the subsection Ledum of the large genus Rhododendron in the family Ericaceae.

Uses

Asthma, Cough, Cold, Stomach aches, Kidney ailments, Burns, Ulcers, Stings, Infections

Parts Used

Leaves.

Chemical Composition

The main constituents of the oils were p-cymene (44.02%), linalool (20.5%), γ-terpinene (16.62%), thymol (1.81%), β-pinene (3.61%), α-pinene (2.83%) and eucalyptol (2.64%).[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Agrimony


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Needle-shaped The small, needle-shaped leaves are another adaptation that limits water loss

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long white 8 The flowers are a composition of 2-3 showy

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
7–10 mm Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown Many {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Requires a lime-free loam or peaty soil[1, 11]. Prefers a moist humus-rich acid soil in shade or semi-shade.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, Bridge of Allan in Sterling and Perth.

Photo Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Chemical constituents
  2. ↑ Plant decsription
  3. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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