Dried leaves are infused for a few minutes in hot water, in the manner of traditional herbal teas. This preparation requires prior consultation with a healthcare professional or qualified herbalist before any use, in the absence of well-established dosage. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Infused then cooled leaves were used to soak a clean cloth, applied locally to the skin according to reported traditional uses. It is advisable to test on a small area before any broader application. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The leaves were sometimes macerated in alcohol according to the old methods of North American herbalists, for extended preservation. The use and dosage of such a preparation must be strictly supervised by a qualified professional. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Chimaphila maculata is found primarily in dry woodlands of North America; in France, it is mainly available from herbalists specializing in North American plants, rarely found in the wild.
The evergreen leaves were traditionally harvested year-round, with a preference for the summer period when the plant is fully developed.