Icelandic moss: medicinal properties, indications and contraindications
Icelandic moss is a lichen whose thallus is attached to a tree or ground with its rhizoids. The height of the bush is about 12-15 cm. Regarding the color palette, the plant has a brown-green thallus, green on top, brown below.
The medicinal qualities of moss have been known for a long time. Medicine has recognized the plant as suitable for curing all kinds of ailments, especially colds and the consequences of a cold.
One of the optimal herbal antibiotics that significantly improves immunity is Icelandic moss. It contains 70% mucus, organic acid, which has an antibacterial effect on the body.
In addition, due to the special type of sodium found in the plant, it is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
Today, moss is used in official medicine - to make medicines, and in folk medicine - to prepare ointments and tinctures. In pharmacies you can see dried moss leaves or preparations based on it.
Iceland moss
The healing effect is explained by the rich chemical composition of the plant. In popular medicine, its antibacterial qualities are valued. The composition, rich in vitamins and microelements, contributes to:
- strengthening the immune system
- reducing inflammation of the mucous membrane during colds or gastrointestinal problems
- reducing cough symptoms
- improve digestion
- active use in the treatment of whooping cough
A course of treatment with herbal tinctures will also help cure sinusitis, ulcers, acne on the face, influenza, and ARVI. Thanks to the antibacterial properties, moss-based ointments are used to treat scratches and cuts.
No side effects were found during use. Preparations based on Icelandic moss are considered absolutely safe.
Icelandic moss is a great help for colds
The exceptions are autoimmune diseases and pregnancy, in these cases you should still consult a doctor. And if, after consulting with a doctor, there are no contraindications to the use of drugs, then moss will help you.
Chemical composition
You can understand why lichen has healing properties by carefully studying its chemical composition. It has been established that plant tissues contain elements that exhibit biological activity. Most often, aqueous preparations are prepared from it, since this method of processing Icelandic moss promotes the active transition of glucose, carbohydrates and nutrients into the liquid.
The high nutritional value of cetraria is also explained from a scientific point of view: the thallus contains approximately 80% polysaccharides. At the same time, the use of the plant noticeably improves peristalsis and the condition of the gastrointestinal mucosa, which is explained by the presence of chitin in it, which exhibits the qualities of a sorbent.
The bitter taste of Icelandic moss is the result of the presence of lichen organic acids in its tissues.
In particular, it is usnic acid, a natural antioxidant that has a high antibacterial and antimicrobial effect. It is its presence in cetraria that makes it possible to use the plant for the treatment of tuberculosis and other diseases caused by the activity of gram-positive bacteria. The plant also contains mucus, proteins, natural wax, gum, triterpenes, vitamins, a number of trace elements and naphthoquinone.
Herbion - Icelandic moss: instructions for use
Herbion syrup based on Icelandic moss is an excellent remedy for inflammatory processes. It is used if the following symptoms are present:
- dry cough
- dry mucous membranes
- after stress on the vocal cords
Application of syrup (divide the indicated dosage into 4 applications per day):
- from 16 years old – 60 ml
- 10-16 years – 40 ml
- 5-10 years - 20 ml
- 1-4 years - 10 ml
The syrup is recommended to be used as prescribed by a doctor, washed down with warm tea. The duration of use depends on the severity of the disease. If after 5 days of use you do not see results, consult your doctor for a second consultation.
Pectolvan Icelandic moss: instructions for use
Icelandic moss is often used as drops for coughs. It is in this form that application is more effective.
Pectolvan is a herbal medicine that, thanks to herbal components, has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used for bronchitis, pneumonia and ARVI. It is recommended to take the drug orally, after meals, 3 times a day, after dissolving the drops in 20-50 ml of water.
The use of the drug is recommended for children over 12 years of age. The dosage is as follows:
- 12-13 years - 10-15 drops per dose
- 14-16 years old - 15-20 drops per dose
- from 16 years and older - 2030 drops per dose
The duration of treatment depends on the form and severity of the disease and is about 15 days. Contraindications for use are gastrointestinal disorders and heart failure.
Pectolvan Iceland moss
It should be noted that the taste of the medicine is not pleasant and quite bitter, the drug has a specific smell. However, Pectolvan helps to quickly cure viral infections and coughs.
Icelandic moss: cough recipes
Icelandic moss milk decoction
- Take a spoonful of moss for a glass of milk.
- Place the mixture on very low heat and simmer, stirring constantly, for 30 minutes.
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After filtration, drink the resulting Icelandic moss for cough at night.
Decoction for allergic cough
- 2 tbsp. spoons of dry raw materials are poured with 4 cups of boiling water.
- Bring to a boil, cover and cook for one hour.
The resulting drink should be viscous and viscous in consistency, reminiscent of jelly rather than a decoction.
You need to drink it 2-3 times a day until the symptomatic cough disappears.
For tuberculosis
Icelandic moss is effectively used to treat coughs caused by pneumonia or bronchitis, as well as tuberculosis. This means that although traditional medicine is strong, it is still not worth giving up the use of drugs prescribed by a doctor in its favor.
- Grind Icelandic moss to a powder.
- Next, 30 g of raw material is poured with hot water and cooked over low heat for 5-10 minutes.
- The broth is covered with a lid and infused for about half an hour.
Drink 70 ml of the product, 4 times a day, half an hour before meals.
Cetrasept with Icelandic moss: instructions for use
Doctors often advise patients to take medications based on Icelandic moss in the form of tablets called Cetrasept. This drug works great with:
- throat diseases
- dry cough
- laryngitis
- bronchitis
It is recommended to dissolve the medicine slowly, after which you should refrain from eating and drinking for 30 minutes.
Dosage:
- 5-10 years - half a tablet every 5 hours, no more than 3 tablets per day.
- 10-15 years - 1 tablet every 4 hours. No more than 5 tablets per day.
- from 15 years and older - 1 tablet every 3 hours. No more than 8 tablets per day.
It is worth noting that there are no contraindications for use. If you do not have hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, then after consultation with a doctor you can be treated with tablets.
It is not advisable for children under 5 years of age to use the drug, since the dosage at that age is not effective. For the treatment of small children, another drug should be considered.
Use in cosmetology
Products based on this plant relieve dandruff, heal boils, and relieve rosacea. Wipe the face with the prepared decoction twice a day. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, the drug copes well with acne and inflamed acne. Moreover, to get rid of this cosmetic problem, a decoction is used not only externally, but also internally. You can often find advice on the Internet regarding the use of tillandsia in cosmetology. If moss is consumed regularly, then no problems with the skin of the face and body will arise.
Icelandic moss – tablets: instructions for use
Tablets, which contain moss raw materials, have antiseptic and antibacterial properties. The drugs have a softening effect, thin sputum, and increase immunity.
The tablets should be used for:
- diseases of ENT organs
- bronchitis
- bronchial asthma
Icelandic moss should be taken by adults three times a day with meals, 1 tablet for 30 days. Children under 16 years of age are not recommended to take tablets.
Contraindications to the use of Icelandic moss are:
- individual intolerance
- pregnancy and breastfeeding
- gastritis
- ulcer
Even if you do not have any diseases for which taking the pills is contraindicated, you should still consult a doctor before use to rule out an allergy to certain components of the drug.
Icelandic moss for children for treatment
Lichen tastes completely unsweetened. That's why children don't like to take it. But fortunately, today pharmacies have a huge selection of syrups and lollipops. Most often, syrup .
The syrup is very useful for coughs in children
A plant-based suspension effectively eliminates cough and helps with nasopharyngeal diseases. Usually prescribed from 1 year. Children under 10 years old should take 5 ml of syrup twice a day, children from 10 to 16 - 1 tsp 3 times a day. However, before use, be sure to consult a pediatrician.
Beneficial properties of Icelandic moss
The chemical composition of the lichen also determines the healing properties of Icelandic moss. (In this part of my story I will use this name more often, since it has become a kind of “trademark” of the lichen).
Traditional medicine has used Icelandic moss for a long time. Of course, its names were different in different areas - lopastyanka, dry boar moss and others. They treated bronchitis, other colds, and various inflammatory processes of the gastrointestinal tract. Cetraria preparations helped in healing purulent wounds, burns, and frostbite.
This is what it is - Icelandic moss lichen
The verdict of “scientific medicine” of the 19th century was harsh - there can be no talk of any medicinal value of Icelandic moss! After all, scientists did not find any alkaloids or glycosides in its composition. So everything went as usual: the doctors treated, the doctors accused them of ignorance.
And yet... Tuberculosis (consumption) was one of the most terrible diseases of that time (it seems, however, that everything is coming back...). Medicine simply gave in to the disease. But infusions from Icelandic moss... raised the sick to their feet!
Serious studies have shown that the antimicrobial effect in lichen is primarily exerted by usnic acid, a strong natural antibiotic. Yes, and this lichen substance has an antiviral effect. In modern medicine, the sodium salt of usnic acid is mainly used - sodium usninate.
The bitter substance cetrarin has an enveloping effect and also helps improve appetite.
Lichen starch lichenin turned out to be very nutritious and easily digestible. It turned out that it was not for nothing that “ignorant” healers used jelly from Icelandic moss to restore the strength of exhausted patients.
Lichen decoctions cure various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, especially gastritis. Helps with heartburn and diarrhea.
And yet, the healing value of lichen is especially great in the treatment of bronchitis, asthma, and tuberculosis. Apparently, in addition to the antibiotic effect, infusions from Icelandic moss also strengthen the immune system.
Purulent wounds can be treated with a decoction of lichen or its alcohol tincture. The cooled broth cleanses the skin well and helps in the fight against acne. Modern cosmetology also widely uses usnic acid.
And you can simply use Icelandic moss for food! Which, by the way, was done by the inhabitants of the North many centuries ago. In Iceland, as well as in other Scandinavian countries, Cetraria lichen was used in baking bread - it was added to flour. Icelandic moss was used to make jelly and jellied meat - the decoction becomes gelatinous as it cools.
Icelandic moss can also help out in difficult situations. For example, a mushroom picker, berry picker, or tourist lost in the forest may well be supported by this lichen - he just needs to be doused with boiling water. Or add water, boil, let sit for ten minutes and eat.
Like lichens of the genus Cladonia, Icelandic cetraria is included in the diet of reindeer.
Icelandic cetraria should be collected in the summer, in dry weather. After collection, the lichen must be cleared of debris and dried. When drying, you should monitor the weather - do not forget, lichen is able to perfectly absorb water from the air. It must also be stored in a dry place.
When collecting Icelandic moss, be sure to take into account that its annual growth is extremely small - only 1 - 2 mm per year! You never need to collect all the jacket you find. Be sure to leave some of the lichen for further growth.
Decoction and infusion of Icelandic moss
Decoctions of Icelandic moss are used to treat gastritis, normalize intestinal function, treat wounds, and cleanse the skin.
To obtain a decoction, pour the lichen with cold water (at the rate of 1 tablespoon per glass of water), boil for 30 minutes, and filter. Drink half a glass 3 times a day.
Infusions of Icelandic moss help with bronchopulmonary diseases, including chronic bronchitis, asthma, and tuberculosis.
Get the infusion like this. Pour two teaspoons of lichen into a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour. You should drink on an empty stomach, before meals, 1 - 2 tablespoons 5 - 6 times a day.
For the treatment of bronchopulmonary diseases, an infusion of Icelandic moss in milk (preferably goat's) is also used. You need to boil a glass of milk and add a teaspoon of ground lichen into it. The milk will turn green. To soften the bitterness, you can add honey. After this, let it brew and drink.
However, please remember: Self-medication is dangerous! You should always be treated under the supervision of a specialist!
Although... If winter for you is a time of constant colds, bronchitis, coughs, brew a tablespoon of Icelandic moss in a thermos. And take two tablespoons on an empty stomach 3-4 times a day.
The wonderful lichen Cetraria Icelandica brings many benefits to humans. But the lichen itself requires careful treatment. Of course, the reserves of Icelandic moss are quite large. But they are not at all limitless.
By the way, Icelandic Cetraria does not grow in polluted air. This lichen serves as one of the indicators of the ecological cleanliness of the area.
Best regards, Alexander Silivanov
Icelandic moss for coughs for children, adults, pregnant women: how to brew - recipes
There are a huge number of recipes for preparing medicinal preparations based on lichen. You can brew the herb, for example, using the following method:
- 2 tbsp of crushed plant pour 1 liter of water
- simmer for about 60 minutes
- strain and drink immediately hot
Small children and some adults sometimes refuse to take medicines based on lichen, because its taste is bitter. To mask the taste, it is better to prepare a decoction with milk:
- pour 1 tbsp of dried herb into a container
- pour a glass of cold milk
- cover with a lid and cook for about half an hour
- strain and consume before bed
To improve the taste, brew moss in milk.
The taste of the infusion will be sweet. Therefore, both small and adult patients will happily drink the medicine.
The herb is not addictive or addictive. The only thing is that during lactation, many gynecologists do not recommend using the decoction, since breast milk after moss is considered harmful for the baby.
During pregnancy and under one year of age, you should consult a gynecologist and pediatrician. But cases where there are any contraindications to the use of moss are quite rare.
Recipes based on Icelandic moss
The use of various preparations based on Icelandic moss will help in the fight against many chronic diseases. Preparing the medicine at home is quite simple. Starch, combining with water, forms a jelly-like mass, similar to jelly.
Preparation and beneficial properties of tea
Cetraria tea tones the body and stimulates its defenses given by nature. It has both a general strengthening effect and an antiseptic effect. Therefore, the scope of its use is very wide: colds, disorders of the stomach and intestines, asthma and bronchitis, loss of appetite. Drinking a cup of Icelandic moss tea will also be useful for prevention.
To prepare, you will need to pour 0.5 liters of water with 2 teaspoons of crushed moss, put on low heat and boil for 10 minutes. After this, the container is wrapped in a warm thing to make it easier for the lichen to release beneficial substances into the water. After this, the tea can be taken in several small cups throughout the day.
Icelandic moss: collection (video)
Making jelly
Cetraria jelly is a wonderful product that replenishes the body's nutritional reserves. Therefore, it is recommended for use by people with insufficient body weight, after stress and serious illnesses.
To prepare the jelly, you need to pour 2 tablespoons of plant material into 2 glasses of water, boil over low heat for 7-10 minutes, then strain and let it brew. This remedy is taken half a glass 4 times a day a quarter of an hour before meals.
How to Use Icelandic Moss to Treat Bronchitis
Icelandic moss is very useful for bronchitis and colds . To do this, pour 1 tablespoon of lichen, previously cut into small pieces, with 2 cups of boiling water and leave to simmer for only 5 minutes. This decoction should be taken half a glass 4 times a day.
Jelly recipe
Jelly made from cetraria should be eaten for at least 1 month. It stimulates digestive processes and improves appetite, removes harmful substances from the body, relieves inflammation and fights pathogenic microflora. Therefore, it is used for most chronic diseases, including the respiratory and digestive systems, autoimmune diagnoses, and ailments of the ENT organs.
To make jelly, you need to infuse 100 g. moss in a liter of water for 3 hours. After this, add a pinch of soda and mix the liquid. Next, take out the cetraria and rinse it under water. It is re-filled with 500 ml of boiling water and boiled for half an hour. Then filter again and wait for the composition to cool. There are no restrictions on the amount of jelly consumed.
Application of Cetraria Icelandica Extract
Cetraria extract will be useful for intestinal ailments: constipation, inflammatory processes, microflora disorders. To prepare this medicine, you need 100 grams. moss, thoroughly crushed, and 1 liter of water. The raw materials are poured and infused for at least a day.
After this time has elapsed, you need to strain the resulting liquid from plant residues and place in a water bath. When half of the original volume remains, the extract is ready. It is taken one tablespoon half an hour before meals. This should be done three times a day.
Icelandic moss for cleansing blood vessels: recipe
Cleaning blood vessels is useful not only for older people. In the modern rhythm of life, poor nutrition and polluted environment, preventive cleaning is useful after 30 years.
After all, clean blood vessels mean good blood supply and good health. The best option for cleaning vessels is to use Icelandic moss.
Recipe No. 1:
- Pour 10 g of dried moss herb into 200 g of boiling water.
- leave to steep for 4 hours.
- strain and consume 1 tbsp 4 times a day.
Recipe No. 2:
- yarrow leaves
- chamomile leaves
- Icelandic moss leaves
- water
All these components must be well dried. The quantity of each component is 50 g, then:
- pour the leaves into the container.
- fill with water.
- leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
- consume 1 tsp three times a day.
After two weeks of drinking this drink, you will see how your health has noticeably improved, strength and energy have appeared.
Recipes for use
To prepare decoctions and tea infusions, dry thallus is used. I buy the raw materials at the pharmacy and prepare them myself. Cetraria lives in swampy places, peat bogs, dry pine forests, and high-mountain glades. Collection is carried out throughout the growing season.
Cetraria is torn from the soil. The raw materials are reviewed and if there are impurities, they are removed.
Spread on the surface, dry in the sun, in the shade. Determine readiness by bending method. If the thallus breaks, it means it has dried out. Store the herb in an airtight container.
Icelandic moss with milk
For one-time use at night, take 1 tbsp. spoon of lichen, thoroughly crushed. Pour 250 ml of milk over the grass and put it on the fire. After boiling for 30 minutes on low heat, turn off. The decoction is prepared under the lid. The mixture is filtered and used for bronchitis for 10 days.
Moss tincture
A tablespoon of raw material is poured with a glass of alcohol (60%). The dishes are placed in a dark place for a week. The mixture is shaken every day. At the end of the period, filter and store in the refrigerator. For children over 12 years old, take 10 drops from a pipette and add 30 ml of water. Adults – 30 drops. Take 3 times a day.
The tincture is contraindicated for people with duodenal ulcers, stomach ulcers, and small children. The product helps with diarrhea, cough, weakened immunity, and appetite. When used externally, treat the skin and oral cavity. The tincture has an antiseptic effect.
Tea
The herbal drink made from lichen is no different from preparing regular tea. Half a tablespoon of crushed Icelandic moss is poured with boiling water (250 ml). Allow time for the grass to release its beneficial substances. After 5 minutes the drink is ready. Take tea orally 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.
Important! A fresh drink is prepared before each meal.
Extract
To obtain the extract, take 100 grams of crushed moss and add 1 liter of water at room temperature. After a day, put it on the stove and boil it down to 50%. The product is added to food, drinks, and baths.
Infusion
To prepare the infusion you will need 4 tbsp. spoons of moss, 0.5 ml of water. All ingredients are mixed, brought to a boil, and set aside. The mixture is infused for 10 minutes. Strain and 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day. The jelly-like remedy helps with colds and sore throat, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, tuberculosis. For the purpose of prevention, they use a sedative in case of weakened immunity.
Decoction
For 0.5 liters of water you will need 1 tbsp. spoon of dry moss. Boil over low heat for 5 minutes. The broth is filtered while hot. Take 3-5 times a day. In addition to colds, it helps to lose excess weight. Icelandic moss is prepared in combination with other ingredients to obtain a remedy for stomach ulcers.
Ingredients:
- cetraria - 1/2 tbsp. l.;
- marshmallow – 1/2 tbsp. l.;
- water – 0.45 liters.
Preparation
The herbs are mixed with water and boiled over low heat for 7 minutes. After cooking, strain immediately. Since it will be difficult to do this later, the mixture becomes jelly-like.
Reception
Drink 50 ml five times a day 30 minutes before meals.
Icelandic moss for weight loss: recipe
You will quickly lose extra pounds if you drink a decoction of Icelandic moss. Of course, the remedy will not completely save a person from excess weight, but when you additionally exercise and eat right, then paired with this miracle potion there is every chance of saying goodbye to the hated centimeters in your waist forever.
The intestines will work better if you add a sliver of moss to regular tea or prepare a full-fledged decoction:
- pour 1 tbsp of crushed dried moss into a glass of hot water.
- drink before meals three times a day.
Moss promotes weight loss
Within a week after adjusting your diet and exercise, you will see noticeable improvements in your figure.
Icelandic moss for prostatitis: recipe for use
Icelandic moss is a powerful medicine in the fight against prostatitis. For the decoction you need:
- Pour 100 g of dried moss grass into 1 liter of water.
- leave to steep for a couple of hours.
- add 1 teaspoon of soda, leave for 5 minutes.
- drain the liquid and add boiling water again
- boil for 30 minutes
- consume chilled
The crushed product is also added to flour during baking. It is easily absorbed by the body in this form, plus it adds energy to the body.
Icelandic moss for tuberculosis: recipe
Tuberculosis can be cured with an infusion of Icelandic moss herb. Prepare the infusion like this:
- fill a glass of boiling water with 2 tbsp. herbs
- leave for 2 hours.
- take 3 tbsp before meals. adults, 1 tsp for children.
Icelandic moss even relieves symptoms of tuberculosis.
After a month, take a break. Then the course must be repeated again. Before treatment, during and after each course, be examined by a doctor so as not to aggravate the symptoms with self-medication.
How to brew Icelandic moss to treat bronchitis?
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial walls, which can occur under the influence of any factors. Illness and self-medication should not be joked about, as the illness can become chronic.
It has been noted that Icelandic moss promotes a speedy recovery from bronchitis. For this:
- pour 1 tbsp of dried moss into a glass of milk.
- bring to a boil
- Cool slightly and take before bed
This medicine has no contraindications, but if you use syrups or any medications, consult your doctor before using moss decoction. This is necessary for the doctor to assess the possibility of drug interactions.
Icelandic moss body cream: application
Body cream based on Icelandic moss has an antiseptic effect. It is recommended to use it as a warming agent for bruises, and also as an antiseptic and disinfectant for cuts and wounds.
Healing ointment
It is used as prophylaxis and in complex treatment. Apply to the inflammatory area in a small amount 3 times a day.
Use in folk medicine
In alternative medicine, many recipes have been compiled in which the main component is Icelandic moss. Moreover, depending on the type of disease, the technology for preparing the product and its type differ.
methods of preparing cetraria for medicinal purposes are distinguished
- Infusion on water - 15 - 20 g of dry lichen is poured with cold water, boiled over a fire and taken cooled and strained. The second method of preparing the infusion is reminiscent of the method of brewing tea (a pinch of raw materials per glass of boiling water);
- Mucus decoction - two tablespoons of crushed dried plant are poured into a pan, cold water is added in a volume of 1 liter. The product is boiled over low heat for an hour and a half, then filtered while hot and left to sit under the lid. The finished decoction of Icelandic moss has a slimy consistency and can be stored in the refrigerator for 48 hours;
- Alcohol tincture - pour three tablespoons of dry moss with a glass of medical alcohol, leave in a dark, cool place for a week. Take 10-15 drops per spoon of water or drop the tincture onto a piece of sugar and hold it in your mouth.
Icelandic moss is also used to make compresses, ointments and healing creams. The basis is usually vegetable oil or any neutral cream (for children, for example), into which crushed lichen is mixed. However, pharmacies sell ready-made cosmetics with cetraria, so this method of use is not very popular.
For cough and bronchitis
For acute respiratory diseases accompanied by a severe cough and bronchitis, herbal decoctions can quickly bring relief. Icelandic moss is no exception. To prevent the bitter taste of the infusion from becoming an obstacle to its use, it is better to prepare the product with milk.
To begin, pour 10 g of dried cetraria into an enamel pan. Pour cold milk into it (one glass is enough). Bring to a boil and reduce heat, continuing to simmer the broth for another 30 minutes under the lid. Strain the milk and cool. You should drink a decoction of Icelandic moss at night, before going to bed. When taking mucolytic drugs and expectorants in parallel, you should consult with the doctor who prescribed the treatment about the possibility of combining medications.
For tuberculosis
With an infectious disease of the pulmonary system provoked by mycobacteria, the body weakens significantly. To restore its protective functions and general tone, a medicinal infusion of Icelandic moss is used. It is prepared in a standard way, but the process of treating the disease largely depends on the method of administration. 20 g of dried crushed Icelandic cetraria is poured with a glass of boiling water and left under the lid for 1.5 - 2 hours.
After cooling, strain the product and drink before meals. The dosage for adults is three tablespoons; children are given a significantly smaller portion (1 teaspoon). The course of treatment lasts 30 days, after which there is a break for 2 weeks. To monitor your condition, visit your pulmonologist regularly and report your symptoms and progress of the disease.
For gastrointestinal diseases
Disruption of the gastrointestinal tract is accompanied by such serious symptoms as dyspepsia, spasms and pain, loss of appetite, and stool upset. When gastritis or an ulcer is diagnosed, the affected mucous membrane of the walls of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach or duodenum) becomes covered with ulcerations. Against this background, the digestion process becomes significantly more difficult, since the patient experiences constant pain with each meal and/or in the intervals between them. During such periods, he needs light, nutritious food that saturates the body and is quickly digested without loading the stomach.
One of the options could be the following folk recipe: grind a glass of dried lichen in a blender and mix with muesli (take natural flakes without additives). The resulting mixture is poured with low-fat kefir or milk and left for 1.5 - 2 hours. It is better to eat it instead of breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Before eating, heat the dish in the microwave for 10–20 seconds so as not to eat it cold: a sick stomach does not tolerate temperature “jumps” well.
With a runny nose
Excessive secretion of muconasal secretions during a cold or allergy, which is accompanied by inflammation of the nasal mucosa, causes a person great discomfort. A runny nose that lasts several days aggravates the course of the disease and itself becomes a serious problem.
To eliminate it, try steam inhalation using a decoction of cetraria. Throw a pinch of Icelandic moss into a pan of boiling water and wait until it acquires its characteristic color. Cool the liquid slightly, otherwise the strong steam will burn the mucous membrane. Tilt your head over the water and cover yourself with a towel. Inhale the steam from the decoction through your nose for 7 to 10 minutes. Do not pour it out: the decoction can be used 2 more times - a total of three inhalations will be needed per day. Additionally, the mucous membrane can be washed with a warm infusion of the plant.
For the thyroid gland
Iodine contained in live cetraria has a positive effect on the function of the thyroid gland in diseases caused by a lack of microelement in the body. To prepare a remedy based on Icelandic moss to improve thyroid function, you will need natural yogurt without additives (250 ml). Add the crushed plant (20 g) and a small amount of linden honey to it. Mix in a blender and let it brew for a quarter of an hour.
Prepared yogurt will replace one of your daily snacks or be a healthy alternative to dinner. You can take the product every day or every other day. First, ask the endocrinologist you are seeing whether he approves of such treatment, taking into account the individual characteristics of your body.
For dysbacteriosis
Thallus lichen contains a large amount of carbohydrates and is considered an excellent nutritional element for the cultivation of beneficial microflora in the large intestine. Dysbacteriosis, provoked by antibiotics or infections (bacterial or viral), responds well to treatment with natural remedies prepared from cetraria.
For dysbacteriosis, it is useful to drink an infusion of moss with cold water or kefir, but it is even better to use jelly based on lichen.
It is prepared simply: 20 - 30 g of the crushed plant is poured with cold water (200 ml) and brought to a boil. Then the mixture is simmered over low heat with constant stirring for about 10 minutes. After it is cooled, ground through a sieve and left in a cool place for a couple of hours. The product should acquire a jelly consistency. Eaten in small portions before each meal (15-25 minutes).
For constipation
Constipation, accompanied by slow, difficult or systematically insufficient bowel movement, is not a disease, but a symptom of many diseases. For quick and painless cleansing of the body, an infusion based on Icelandic moss is used. A glass of lichen is crushed using a meat grinder and filled with cold water (2 liters will be needed). The product is infused for 24 hours. A day later, add another liter of water to it and take 200 ml 30 minutes before meals. Usually the effect occurs within the first day, but the course of treatment is continued for another 2 weeks.
For cancer
The use of cetraria for the treatment of diseases in the presence of malignant neoplasms may be approved as an additional therapy. It is known that in some cases, decoctions and infusions based on lichen have a protective effect against the side effects of medications used in chemotherapy.
However, Icelandic moss is not a cure for cancer. It activates the body's protective functions and provides a comprehensive preventive effect.
To increase immunity and generally strengthen the functions of the main body systems, the following recipes are used:
- A teaspoon of dried cetraria is poured with boiling water (200 ml) and left for 10 minutes. Drink warm or hot instead of tea for a month (then you need a week's break);
- Stir two tablespoons of lichen in boiling milk and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, then let sit covered for another half hour. Drink a few sips before each meal and at night. The course of prophylaxis is 2 weeks with a break of 7 days and resumption of treatment.
The plant, known as Icelandic moss, is used in 90% of cases as a component of herbal preparations for the treatment of cancer. Other ingredients are usually bee products, St. John's wort, etc.
For weight loss
To get rid of fat around your waist and achieve your dream figure, you need to be physically active and eat a healthy diet. A decoction with cetraria will help speed up the process. A pinch of Icelandic moss added to regular tea also helps increase metabolism, but it is better to drink a ready-made decoction. When used, this drink gives a complex effect, including activation of intestinal motility and regulation of natural bowel movements.
To prepare the remedy, take a tablespoon of crushed dry raw materials and pour 200 ml of boiling water. The infused decoction is drunk three times a day before each meal. You should not continue to use the plant for more than 3 months, otherwise addiction will occur.
Icelandic moss: reviews
Opinions about the plant vary. Many people, having tried it for the first time, note a bitter taste and refuse to use it in the future. In fact, taste buds change over time, and a person begins to get used to a peculiar taste.
If it is difficult to tolerate the taste, it is better to brew the drug with milk, then the bitterness will completely go away. You can not cook anything at all, but just immediately buy syrup or candy.
You can hear only positive reviews from those who have taken the drug. Icelandic moss is not only useful, but also a necessary plant that will relieve many ailments!
The variety of forms of preparations based on Icelandic moss allows even the most fastidious patient to choose the optimal treatment method for themselves. Due to the fact that the drug has virtually no contraindications, this greatly increases its popularity among the population.
And the remarkable results that appear within 3-5 days after regular use make it simply an indispensable tool in your home medicine cabinet. Despite the huge number of its healing properties, you should not use the above remedies without the knowledge of a doctor. Be healthy!
Indications for use of Icelandic moss (cetraria)
Northern peoples have known about the healing properties of this plant since ancient times.
Currently, the effectiveness of Icelandic moss as an antibiotic has been proven; it is used to treat bronchitis, colds, asthma, and gastrointestinal diseases. Icelandic moss jelly is used to treat indigestion. This remedy is used not only as a medicine - it perfectly helps restore the body after a serious illness.
Eating this plant helps improve digestion.
Decoctions of Icelandic moss are used to treat colds, diseases of the upper respiratory tract, asthma of various origins, and help with bronchitis. It is also an effective means for the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis.
Iceland moss is a perennial leaf-like ground lichen that belongs to the fungi kingdom. Common names: cetraria, Icelandic lichen. Grows in pine forests, tundra, forest-tundra, and is found in swamps. It often grows directly on the surface of the soil, sometimes on old stumps and felled trees. Distributed throughout the globe. Moss is collected in environmentally friendly places. This natural product has virtually no contraindications and is absolutely safe.
