Icelandic Moss (Cetraria islandica)
Description
A herbal food supplement
BOTANICAL NAME
Cetraria islandica
COMMON NAMES
Icelandic Moss, Icelandic Lichen
FAMILY
ParmeliaceaeDESCRIPTION
A lichen whose erect or upright, leaflike habit gives it the appearance of a moss.
PART SUPPLIED
The loose dried moss.
AVAILABLE AS
100g / 500g Pouch. Not currently available to customers in the EU.
SUITABLE FOR
Vegetarians and vegans.
DIRECTIONS
Infusion: About 2 teaspoons of herb to 1Litre in a teapot of boiling water. Leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Flavour with lemon, ginger or honey if desired. Drink 2-3 times a day unless otherwise told by a medical herbalist.
CAUTIONS
Not all herbs are suitable in pregnancy, breastfeeding or for young children, or if you are unwell, or taking any medication. If in doubt, please ask us, your medical herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
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