Herb latin name: Iceland Moss,Iceland Moss Extract

Latin name: Cetraria islandica

Family: Parmeliaceae

Medicinal use of Iceland Moss: Iceland moss has been used since ancient times as acough remedy and has also been used in European folk medicine as acancer treatment. In present day herbalism it is highly prized for its strongly antibiotic and demulcent actions, being used especially to soothe the mucous membranes of the chest, to counter catarrh and calm dry and paroxysmal coughs - it is particularly helpful as atreatment for elderly people. Iceland moss has both ademulcent and abitter tonic effect within the gut - acombination almost unique amongst medicinal herbs. The whole plant is strongly antibiotic, antiemetic, strongly demulcent, galactogogue, nutritive and tonic. It is excellent when used internally in the treatment of chronic pulmonary problems, catarrh, dysentery, chronic digestive disturbances (including irritable bowel syndrome and food poisoning) and advanced tuberculosis. Externally, it is used in the treatment of boils, vaginal discharges and impetigo. The plant can be harvested as required throughout the year, preferably during dry weather, and can also be dried for later use. Use with caution.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Damp places, usually on rocks and the bark of trees, especially conifers.

Edible parts of Iceland Moss: A jelly is made by boiling the whole plant. It is nutritious and medicinal. Rather bitter, it requires leaching, which can be done by changing the cooking water once or twice during the cooking process. The dried and powdered plant can be mixed with wheat and used in making bread. It is very bitter and the process required to leach it is far too time-consuming and tedious to be countenanced.

Other uses of the herb: A powerful antibiotic can be obtained from the plant and this has become a fundamental ingredient in a wide range of commercially produced disinfectants. A brown dye is obtained from the plant.

Propagation of Iceland Moss: The only way of reproducing this plant is vegetatively. Almost any part of the plant can be used to produce a new plant, simply separate a portion and place it in its new home.

Cultivation of the herb: Damp places, usually on rocks and the bark of trees, especially conifers.

Known hazards of Cetraria islandica: None known

Herb latin name: Iceland Moss,Iceland Moss Extract

Latin name: Cetraria islandica

Family: Parmeliaceae

Medicinal use of Iceland Moss: Iceland moss has been used since ancient times as acough remedy and has also been used in European folk medicine as acancer treatment. In present day herbalism it is highly prized for its strongly antibiotic and demulcent actions, being used especially to soothe the mucous membranes of the chest, to counter catarrh and calm dry and paroxysmal coughs - it is particularly helpful as atreatment for elderly people. Iceland moss has both ademulcent and abitter tonic effect within the gut - acombination almost unique amongst medicinal herbs. The whole plant is strongly antibiotic, antiemetic, strongly demulcent, galactogogue, nutritive and tonic. It is excellent when used internally in the treatment of chronic pulmonary problems, catarrh, dysentery, chronic digestive disturbances (including irritable bowel syndrome and food poisoning) and advanced tuberculosis. Externally, it is used in the treatment of boils, vaginal discharges and impetigo. The plant can be harvested as required throughout the year, preferably during dry weather, and can also be dried for later use. Use with caution.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Damp places, usually on rocks and the bark of trees, especially conifers.

Edible parts of Iceland Moss: A jelly is made by boiling the whole plant. It is nutritious and medicinal. Rather bitter, it requires leaching, which can be done by changing the cooking water once or twice during the cooking process. The dried and powdered plant can be mixed with wheat and used in making bread. It is very bitter and the process required to leach it is far too time-consuming and tedious to be countenanced.

Other uses of the herb: A powerful antibiotic can be obtained from the plant and this has become a fundamental ingredient in a wide range of commercially produced disinfectants. A brown dye is obtained from the plant.

Propagation of Iceland Moss: The only way of reproducing this plant is vegetatively. Almost any part of the plant can be used to produce a new plant, simply separate a portion and place it in its new home.

Cultivation of the herb: Damp places, usually on rocks and the bark of trees, especially conifers.

Known hazards of Cetraria islandica: None known