Labrador Tea Hydrosol / Ledum Hydrosol

Ledum groenlandicum

Labrador Tea Hydrosol isn't widely available. However, it is an intriguing hydrosol that shows potential for use in emotional applications according to Suzanne Catty (see below for citation).

Labrador Tea Hydrosol isn't the most pleasant smelling hydrosol. It is somewhat sweet and herbaceous in aroma.

Botanical Name

Ledum groenlandicum

Aromatic Strength

Medium

Shelf Life

Up to 2 years if stored properly (refrigeration is recommended).

Reported Properties, Uses and Applications

Suzanne Catty reports that Labrador Tea Hydrosol "the most powerfully therapeutic of all hydrosols." She comments that it is strongly sedating. [Suzanne Catty, Hydrosols: The Next Aromatherapy (Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 2001), 105-106.]

Sustainability and Conservation Status

Not Evaluated by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Source: IUCN Red List Search
Last Searched: February 15, 2026

To learn more about the conservation status of essential oil and hydrosol-bearing plants and learn how to use the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, please refer to AromaWeb's Guide to Essential Oils and Sustainability.

Safety Information

Read AromaWeb's Hydrosol Safety Guidelines.

The hydrosol information and safety precautions provided within this area are intended for educational purposes only. Neither AromaWeb, LLC nor its founder take responsibility for how you use the information provided.

Suzanne Catty cautions that Labrador Tea Hydrosol should be avoided if epileptic, during the first two trimesters of pregnancy and with children under six years of age. Read AromaWeb's Hydrosol Safety Guidelines.

Helpful Sources of Information About Labrador Tea Hydrosol

Hydrosols: The Next Aromatherapy
Author: Suzanne Catty