Iceland Moss

Iceland Moss (Cetraria islandica) is a common plant in northern countries and in the mountainous part of warmer countries. In spite of its name, Iceland Moss is not a Moss, but a "lichen". It rarely fructifies, but the lichen varies in size, amount of division, and flares, as well as color. Iceland Moss is sometimes very curled.

This herb is considered demulcent, tonic, and nutritive when deprived of its bitter principle. Iceland Moss is recommended in chronic pulmonary troubles, catarrh, digestive disturbances, dysentery, and advanced tuberculosis.

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