Iceland moss (Cetraria Islandica), dried herb, 30 g

Iceland moss
Cetraria Islandica

Iceland moss is a lichen whose erect or upright, leaflike habit gives it the appearance of a moss, where its name likely comes from.

It is often of a pale chestnut color, but varies considerably, being sometimes almost entirely greyish-white; and grows to a height of from 3 to 4 in., the branches being channelled or rolled into tubes, which end in flattened lobes with fringed edges.

It grows abundantly in the mountainous regions of northern countries, and it is specially characteristic of the lava slopes and plains of the west and north of Iceland. It is found on the mountains of north Wales, northern England, Scotland and south-west Ireland. In North America its range extends through Arctic regions, from Alaska to Newfoundland, and south in the Rocky Mountains to Colorado, and to the Appalachian Mountains of New England.

Iceland moss - dried herb

Application: softening effect in cases of respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract disease. Stimulates appetite and increases the body's defenses.

Mothod of preparation: boil 2 tablespoons of the herb for 5 minutes in 400ml of water. Let it soak for 30 minutes. Drink one wineglass of the decoction three times a day before meals.

Packing: 30 g