‖ ledum
(ˈliːdəm)
[mod.L., a. Gr. λῆδον mastic.]
A genus of ericaceous shrubs, commonly known as Labrador tea, used in the pharmacopœia. oil of ledum or ledum-oil, ledum camphor, products obtained from L. palustre.
| 1834 Good Study Med. (ed. 4) IV. 456 Infuse four ounces of the ledum in a quart of hot water. 1858 Thoreau Winter (4 Feb.) 339 The ledum bears a general resemblance to the water andromeda. 1865 Watts Dict. Chem., Ledum, oil of..obtained by distilling the leaves of Ledum palustre, with water. |