ICELAND

ICELAND MOSS

(Cetraria islandica)

Other Names

Eryngo-Leaved Liverwort.

Description

Iceland Moss is a fallacious lichen native to Europe, Britain, Asia, Canada, and Iceland.   It grows in cold damp places, varying in size and color. 500+ Healthy Chinese Recipes Cookbook.

Classification

Taste

Bitter

Balance Yin/Yang

Humor

Uses/Applications

Use Iceland Moss to treat gastritis, vomiting, dyspepsia, bronchitis, and indigestion.   It is also used for chronic pulmonary problems, and tuberculosis.

Combinations

Combine with Black Horebound.

Constituents

Mucilage, Fumaric Acids, Iodine

Action

Demulcent, Anti-Emetic, Expectorant, Anti-Catarrhal, Pectoral, Tonic, Galactoagogue.

Food Values

Iodine, traces of Vitamin A, Proteins, Mucilage.

Part Used

The entire plant.

Collection

The best time to collect Iceland Moss is in late spring through to early fall.

Preparation

Decoction

Put 1 Tsp. of shredded moss in a cup of cold water.   Boil for 3 minutes, then let stand for 10 minutes.   Take a cupful in the morning and in the evening.

Tincture

Take 1 - 2 ml. three times per day.

Growing Directions

Not cultivated.

History

Additional Information

Cautions

1.   Do not use in excess or for long periods of time as it may cause gastrointestinal irritation.

Magick Information

There is no magical value.