ledumn.
/ˈliːdəm/ A genus of ericaceous shrubs, commonly known as Labrador tea, used in the pharmacopœia. oil of ledum n. (also ledum-oil) , ledum camphor n. products obtained from L. palustre.
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1822 J. M. Good Study Med. IV. 590 Infuse four ounces of the ledum in a quart of hot water.
1858 H. D. Thoreau Jrnl. 4 Feb. in Writings (1906) X. vii. 273 The ledum bears a general resemblance to the water andromeda.
1865 H. Watts Dict. Chem. III. 567 Ledum, oil of..obtained by distilling the leaves of Ledum palustre, with water.
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