Iceland Moss

History:

Iceland Moss, despite its name, is really not a moss at all, but a lichen, consisting of two types of plants (a fungus and an alga). The alga's cells work in close combination with, and are entangled in, the threads of the fungus, forming a scaly growth and living together in a mutually beneficial symbiosis. It is a bittersweet, cooling, antibiotic supplement that grows on barren stone ground and tree trunks in cool, damp places in Europe, Great Britain, Iceland and the northern parts of North America and Asia. It rarely fructifies, but the thallus (or body of the plant) is erect, much curled and highly branched with spiny edges. The plant varies in division, in size (generally two to four inches), and in color (from olive green to grayish white and sometimes flecked with red). Iceland Moss is collected wild and propagates on the barks of trees and rocks on an acid substratum, and it must have clean air to thrive. Centuries ago, Iceland Moss became known as a therapy for all respiratory health, a use still valid and popular today, with extracts added to antiseptics and lozenges for dry coughs and sore throats. Several constituents in Iceland Moss include about seventy percent lichen starch, some sugar, fumaric acid, oxalic acid, cetrarin, licheno-stearic acid, carbohydrates, "bitters,"  vitamins and minerals and a high mucilage content.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Iceland Moss Herbal Supplement should not be used in excessive doses (many times the recommended amounts) nor for prolonged periods of time, as it may cause gastrointestinal irritation, diarrhea or liver problems.

Capsule Information:
Our Iceland Moss supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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