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Iceland moss is a lichen, drugs from which have antiseptic, antibacterial, tonic and antimicrobial action.
Chemical composition
In the thalli of Icelandic moss (or Icelandic tsetria), the following were found: carbohydrates (lichenin and isolochenin), sugars (glucose and galactose), proteins, fats, wax, gum, pigments, lichen acids (usnic, procolicteric, lichenter, pigments, lichen acids (usnic, procolicteric, lichenter, pigments, lichen acids (usnic, protolichterinovaya), proteins, fat, wax, gum, pigments, lichen acids (usnic, protolichterinovaya), proteins, fats, wax, gum, pigments, lichen acids (usnic, procolysteric, galactose), proteins, fats, wax, gum, pigments, and lichen acids (usnic, procolysteric, galactose)
Beneficial features
Drugs that contain Icelandic tsetrarii raw materials possess antiseptic properties, exhibit high activity against streptococci, staphylococci and some other microorganisms, have a softening effect, liquefy sputum and contribute to its excretion.
Indications for use
- Atonia of the intestine, diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, peptic ulcer and duodenal ulcer;
- Pyelonephritis;
- Tuberculosis;
- Whooping cough;
- Cystitis;
- Urethritis;
- Bronchial asthma;
- Bronchitis.
Externally, preparations from Icelandic moss are used to treat burns, trophic ulcers and infected wounds.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy;
- Breastfeeding period;
- Hypersensitivity to the active substances in the composition of the lichen.
Icelandic Homemade Moss Medicines
For dysbacteriosis, inflammation of the intestines and constipation, extract is used. To prepare it, 200 g of crushed moss is poured over 2 liters of water and infused for 24 hours, then filtered and the total volume evaporated 2 times in a water bath. Ready extract is taken orally on 1 tablespoon 3 times a day for half an hour before meals.
For the treatment of bronchitis and colds it is recommended to take a decoction. To prepare it, 2 tablespoons of the crushed raw materials are poured with 4 cups of boiling water, and then boiled over low heat for 5 minutes, then cooled and filtered. Ready broth is taken orally for 1/2 cup 3-4 times a day.
Before using medicines from Icelandic moss, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
