Overview

Marsh Labrador tea is made from the leaves of a small, evergreen shrub called Rhododendron tomentosum. It's traditionally used as medicine.

Marsh Labrador tea contains high amounts of essential oils, which include various chemicals. Some of these chemicals can affect the nervous system and cause an abortion.

People sometimes use marsh Labrador tea for back pain, insect bites, osteoarthritis, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Using marsh Labrador tea can also be unsafe.

Don't confuse marsh Labrador tea with bog Labrador tea. These are not the same.



Uses & Effectiveness

We currently have no information for Marsh Labrador Tea overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Marsh Labrador tea is likely unsafe when used in large amounts. It can cause severe stomach and intestinal irritation, kidney damage, paralysis, and other serious side effects, including death.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if marsh Labrador tea is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Marsh Labrador tea is likely unsafe when used in large amounts. It can cause severe stomach and intestinal irritation, kidney damage, paralysis, and other serious side effects, including death.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if marsh Labrador tea is safe or what the side effects might be.

Pregnancy: Marsh Labrador tea is likely unsafe when taken by mouth during pregnancy. It can stimulate the uterus and cause an abortion. Avoid use.

Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if marsh Labrador tea is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Surgery: Marsh Labrador tea can slow down the central nervous system and cause sleepiness and other effects. This might slow down the central nervous system too much when combined with anesthesia and other medications during and after surgery. Stop using marsh Labrador tea at least 2 weeks before scheduled surgery.

Interactions

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with Marsh Labrador Tea

    Marsh Labrador tea might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Some medications, called sedatives, can also cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking marsh Labrador tea with sedative medications might cause breathing problems and/or too much sleepiness.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of marsh Labrador tea might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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