Origin: Iceland Moss abundantly grows in the mountainous regions of northern countries. It is most commonly found on the lava slopes of north and west Iceland. Other common countries include Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland.
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| Name: Iceland Moss |
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| Biological Name: Cetraria islandica | ||
| Common Names:Iceland Lichen, Cetraria, Eryngo, Leaved Liverwort. | ||
Origin: Iceland Moss abundantly grows in the mountainous regions of northern countries. It is most commonly found on the lava slopes of north and west Iceland. Other common countries include Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland. |
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| Description: Iceland Moss is actually a lichen, not a moss but has received its name due to its misleading appearance. Iceland Moss is usually a pale color which grows to a height of 3-4 inches. Its branches roll into tubes and flatten out into fringed edges. |
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| Inno-Vita Parts Used: Above ground, whole. | ||
| Uses:Traditionally, the Cetraric acid (cetrarin) found in Iceland Moss has been recommended for medicinal uses to relieve chest ailments. Today, modern herbologists recognize Iceland Moss for its gastric applications. It is particularly useful for a variety of stomach and digestive problems. Chemical Constituents: Cetrarin, Starch (lichenin), usnic acid, bitter fumaric acids, polysaccharides, iodine, beta carotene. |
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| Inno-Vita Formulas: Col-Trax, Para-Mac. | ||
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