Indication / Benefits
Ledum Palustre, commonly known as Marsh Tea or Wild Rosemary, is a homoeopathic medicine derived from the whole fresh plant of the Ledum palustre plant. Belonging to the Ericaceae family, it has been traditionally valued for its therapeutic properties in treating puncture wounds, insect bites, and rheumatic conditions. In homoeopathy, Ledum Palustre is primarily used to address symptoms such as puncture wounds with swelling, bruising, and stiffness. It is also employed for its effects on gout, arthritis, and skin conditions like eczema and itching.
Common Names:
Hindi: Ledum Palustre
English: Marsh Tea
SBL’s Ledum Palustre can be helpful in the following conditions:
- Rheumatic Diathesis
- Ledum palustre is particularly effective for individuals with a predisposition to rheumatic ailments. It covers the spectrum from initial functional pain to the formation of solid deposits in the tissues.
- Ascending Rheumatism
- The rheumatic pain typically starts in the feet and travels upwards through the body.
- Gout
- This remedy is useful for gouty pains, which affect the foot and limb joints, especially the smaller joints. Symptoms include swelling, heat, and paleness of the affected areas, and the presence of gouty nodosities.
- Joint Cracking
- Noticeable cracking sounds in the joints, which are worse with the warmth of the bed.
- Painful Soles
- Significant pain in the soles, making it difficult to step.
- Swollen Ankles
- Swelling in the ankles, leading to a tendency to easily sprain them.
- Eczema and Acne
- Effective for facial eczema and acne, especially red pimples on the forehead and cheeks, which sting when touched.
- Persistent Skin Discoloration
- Long-lasting discoloration of the skin following injuries.
- Poison-Oak and Insect Stings
- Antidotal properties for rashes and irritation caused by poison-oak and insect stings.
- Bruising and Ecchymosis
- Tendency to bruise easily, with significant subcutaneous bleeding.
- Punctured Wounds
- Ideal for wounds inflicted by sharp objects or bites, especially when the affected area feels cold.
- Tetanus
- Beneficial in cases of muscle twitching near the site of a wound, indicative of tetanus.
- Cough with Bloody Mucus
- Suitable for coughs that produce bloody mucus, often linked to bronchitis or emphysema in older adults.
- Difficulty Breathing and Chest Tightness
- Symptoms include a feeling of tightness in the chest and difficulty breathing.
- Whooping-Cough
- Characterized by spasmodic coughing with a double intake of breath and sobbing.
- Tracheal Pain
- Pain along the trachea and upper chest area.
- Lack of Body Heat
- General sensation of coldness, with an intolerance to the warmth of the bed.
- Vertigo
- Dizziness while walking, with a tendency to fall to one side.
- Discomfort When Head is Covered
- Aggravation of symptoms when the head is covered.
- Anal Fissures and Hemorrhoidal Pain
- Effective for anal fissures and hemorrhoids, causing significant pain and discomfort in the rectum.
- Nosebleeds
- Frequent episodes of nosebleeds.
- Facial Pimples and Eruptions
- Presence of red pimples and crusty eruptions around the nose and mouth.
