Iceland moss - herb - 250g
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Product characteristics
Contents: dried herb
Country of origin: EU
Nlassification: Cetraria islandica
Weight: 250g
Preparation proposal: Place two teaspoons of the herb into 250ml of boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes, strain.
Description
ICELAND MOSS - dried herb - 250g
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Plant description A species of fungi belonging to the Parmeliaceae family. Due to the co-habitation with algae it is considered to be a lichen.
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Properties - contains lichenins and isolichenins (substances similar to cellulose, but dissolving in hot water), hemicellulose, mucus, dyes, mineral salts and lichen acids with bacteriostatic activity - it is used as a soothing and protective agent for irritating cough - in chronic diarrhea and catarrh of the stomach - improves digestion and stimulates the appetite - inhibits the growth of microorganisms, even those resistant to antibiotics The usnic acid acid isolated from the raw material is used to treat skin diseases, and in hospitals to accelerate the healing of wounds Cetraric acid - used for the production of medicaments against seasickness and motion sickness - prevents vomiting |
