Iceland Moss
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Other Names : Cetraria islandica, Centraria, Consumption Moss, Iceland Lichen, Lichen Islandicus.
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Special Precautions of Iceland Moss
- Allergy : Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects. Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it.
- Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest
- Chest pain
- Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin
- upset stomach, GI irritation, nausea, or liver problems (if used in excessive doses & for prolonged periods)
- In rare cases, external use can trigger sensitivity reactions
Properties
anti-emetic, demulcent, expectorant, mucilant, nutritive, pectoral, tonic
Health benefits and Uses of Iceland Moss
Iceland moss is an herbal medicine used for cough, ulcers, red or sore throat, and lack of appetite or upset stomach.
- a cure for all kinds of chest ailments
- excellent in chronic pulmonary troubles, catarrh, and advanced tuberculosis
- useful in the treatment of gastritis and to soothe the stomach in cases of vomiting, dyspepsia and heartburn
- helps to soothe respiratory membranes in the case of dry coughs and consumptive lung diseases
- externally for vaginal discharge, boils and impetigo
- rich in its vitamin and mineral content
- a high mucilage content
- effective anywhere mucous membranes are irritated
References
- Bisset NG: Cetrariae lichen. In: Herbal Drugs and Phytophamaceuticals: a handbook for practice on a scientific basis. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL; 1994:137-139.
- Weiss RF: Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield Publishers, Beaconsfield, UK; 1988:38-39.
- Blumenthal, Busse, Goldberg, et al: The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines, The American Botanical Council, Austin, TX; 1998.
- Fetrow C & Avila J: Professional's Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicines. Springhouse Corporation, Springhouse, PA;1999.
- Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckmann J: Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. The American Botanical Council, Austin, TX; 2000: 212-214.
