Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum, formerly Ledum groenlandicum) has been used traditionally by Indigenous peoples of North America for various medicinal purposes, including as a treatment for external bleeding. Ethnobotanical records indicate that certain First Nations groups applied poultices or washes made from Labrador Tea leaves to wounds or cuts to help stop bleeding and promote healing. However, there is a lack of scientific validation for this use. No clinical trials or laboratory studies have specifically confirmed the hemostatic (blood-stopping) properties of Labrador Tea extracts. The rationale for its traditional use likely stems from empirical observations rather than proven pharmacological action. Additionally, Labrador Tea contains volatile oils and other compounds that may have mild astringent properties, potentially contributing to its use on minor wounds, but these effects have not been rigorously studied. Due to the absence of scientific evidence, the rating for evidence supporting its use for external bleeding is low (1/5), based only on traditional knowledge rather than validated research.

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