Ledum

Ledum

Rhododendron groenlandicum (formerly  Ledum groenlandicum)  is distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the Ledum plant which is not a moss, but a shrub growing up to 5 feet tall.  Sometimes known as either Greenland Moss, or Labrador Tea. The oil is extremely rare and expensive.  I save it for special blends and just inhaling it is heavenly. It is woody and balsamic with a wild, warm, slightly sweet herbaceous scent. Fun fact, when the British imposed higher taxes on tea during the American Revolution, they used Ledum to replace the tea.

CAUTIONS:  No formal testing. Appears safe at normal low physiological dose.     

 CHARACTER:   "Harmonizing Renewal",   Balanced, grounded, protective, purifying, transforming “cool northern air moving through pine and moss.”

GEMS/CRYSTALS:    Chrysanthemum Stone, Chrysocolla, Water Jade, Moonstone, Unakite, Amber, Apple Jasper, Moss Agate, Malachite, Chrysoprase, Moss Opal, Serpentine, Labradorite

ETHERIC COLORS:  Forest or Moss Green, Mist Gray, Icy Blue

ASTRO:  Scorpio, Capricorn, Pluto, Saturn

ELEMENT:  Water and Earth

CHAKRAS:  ALL; Primary=Root then Heart and Crown

MUSIC:  Low D or B; low flute, wind chime, distant drum

PERFUME NOTE: Middle       

ENERGY TYPE: Yang (leaning toward neutral), 4, 2

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:   Calm, Reassured, Creative

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Insomnia, Releasing trapped emotions and old patterns, ADD, addictions, anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelmed, irritable, angry, impatient, worried, restless sleep disturbed by bad dreams, obsessive compulsive

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Kidney and liver detox, supports liver health (including elevated liver enzymes), congestive cough and cold, influenza, fever, laryngitis, bronchitis, respiratory, urinary tract, skin conditions, inflamed lymph nodes, edema, allergies, headaches, low metabolism, skin care, thyroid problems

PROPERTIES; Immune system stimulant, anti-carcinogenic—  No traditional essential oil uses are documented.

BLENDS CONTAINING:  Ocean Jasper, Tropical Trail, 

Moss Agate,, Sitalpu,

 BLENDS WITH:  Lemon, Rosemary, Juniper, Celery Seed, Helichrysum, Fennel, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Lavender, Myrrh, Petitgrain, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Cedar.  Especially with Bergamot (assists spiritual healing)

Key constituents:  sabinene, beta selinene, gamma terpinene, beta pinene, beta bisabolene,  cymene, myrtenal, alpha-pinene and volatile acids  

ARCHETYPES:   HEALER, ENVIRONMENTALIST, WANDERER, INNOVATOR, DREAMER, GOURMET, REVOLUTIONARY, WILDERNESS HERMIT, ARCTIC GUIDE

PERSONALITY: 

+They learn from what happens. Every experience is a benefit. 

+Deep love of learning, but can be an extremist politically or otherwise. Has wilderness wisdom.

+Thrives on a good debate, constantly expanding their horizons.

+ Quiet but intense.  Prefers solitude for renewal.  Understated.

 +Innovative, whether ideas or inventions.

+Rarely has any illnesses. Germs pass them by.

+Usually good at expressing their truth.  Clears emotional toxins without drama.

+A bit better than the rest of us at facilitating knowledge and understanding.  Processes deeply.

(updated Feb. 24, 2026)