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Benefits of the Rhododendron Herb
Benefits of the Rhododendron Herb. The rhododendron herb is from the Ericaceae plant family. The Latin name for the herb is rhododendron anthopogon. Other common names for the herb are rosebay and snow rose. The herb is widely cultivated in Inner Mongolia and in the Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces of China. Harvest time is during the summer when...
The rhododendron herb is from the Ericaceae plant family. The Latin name for the herb is rhododendron anthopogon. Other common names for the herb are rosebay and snow rose. The herb is widely cultivated in Inner Mongolia and in the Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces of China. Harvest time is during the summer when the herb is dried for use. Relief of bronchial problems is among the numerous uses for the herb.
Bronchial Problems
Rhododendron herb is effective for the relief of chronic bronchitis and its symptoms of cough and phlegm. The main ingredient in the herb that promotes bronchial relief is the flavonol compound ferrerol. The herb has a soothing effect on the lungs and also relieves asthma. The leaves of the herb are boiled and the vapor is inhaled for the effective treatment of colds and coughs. The flowers of the herb also have a sweet taste and are used for making a tea to relieve sore throats and headaches.
Digestive Health
Tea made with the flowers and leaves of the rhododendron herb is used extensively in Himalayan traditional medicine for the upkeep of digestive health, to stimulate appetite, and to relieve liver disorders. The herb is also a traditional remedy for blood disorders, allergies, and vomiting.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rhododendron herb is also used in the homeopathic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, which is a painful condition of the joints. The condition occurs when the cartilage and tissues surrounding bone joints become damaged and inflamed, creating soreness and swelling. The symptoms are further aggravated by cold and damp weather. The herb is also effective for the relief of painful symptoms associated with gout, arthritis, neuralgic pain in the eyes, headaches, fever, testicular inflammation and delirium.
