Ericaceae Ledum palustre L.

Marsh Labradortea

Eskimo, Inupiat - Drug, Poison

Use documented by:
Jones, Anore, 1983, Nauriat Niginaqtuat = Plants That We Eat, Kotzebue, Alaska. Maniilaq Association Traditional Nutrition Program, page 60

View all documented uses for Ledum palustre L.

---

Scientific name: Ledum palustre L.
USDA symbol: LEPAD (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Marsh Labradortea
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Inupiat
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Plant contains ledol, a poisonous substance known to cause cramps, diarrhea and paralysis.

RECRD: 11924 id: 19854

---