Iceland moss
Common name
Iceland moss
ID
HD0177
Scientific name of the plant
Cetraria islandica (L.) Acharius s.l.
Anatomical part for use
N/A
Human use
Loss of appetite,Mouth and throat disorders,Cough and cold
Summary
Cetraria islandica, also known as true Iceland lichen or Iceland moss, is a Iceland lichen whose erect or upright, leaflike habit gives it the appearance of a moss, where its name likely comes from.
Evidence Level
Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A
Uses
It is not in great demand, and even in Iceland it is only occasionally used to make folk medicines, and in a few traditional dishes. In earlier times, it was much more widely used in breads, porridges, soups etc. Cetraric acid or cetrarin, a white micro-crystalline powder with a bitter taste, is readily soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in water and ether. It has been recommended for medicinal use by alternative medicine sites, in doses of 2 to 4 grains (0.1 to 0.25 grams), as a bitter tonic and aperient. It is traditionally used to relieve chest ailments, irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes and to suppress dry cough. (Source: Wiki)
Common name
Iceland moss
ID
HD0177
Scientific name of the plant
Cetraria islandica (L.) Acharius s.l.
Anatomical part for use
N/A
Human use
Loss of appetite,Mouth and throat disorders,Cough and cold
Summary
Cetraria islandica, also known as true Iceland lichen or Iceland moss, is a Iceland lichen whose erect or upright, leaflike habit gives it the appearance of a moss, where its name likely comes from.
Evidence Level
Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A
Uses
It is not in great demand, and even in Iceland it is only occasionally used to make folk medicines, and in a few traditional dishes. In earlier times, it was much more widely used in breads, porridges, soups etc. Cetraric acid or cetrarin, a white micro-crystalline powder with a bitter taste, is readily soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in water and ether. It has been recommended for medicinal use by alternative medicine sites, in doses of 2 to 4 grains (0.1 to 0.25 grams), as a bitter tonic and aperient. It is traditionally used to relieve chest ailments, irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes and to suppress dry cough. (Source: Wiki)