Icelandic moss for bronchitis coughs

This is, of course, not exactly a herb, but it also belongs to medicinal plants.

This plant is from the lichen family, which has found wide application in the treatment of persistent, debilitating cough not only in bronchitis, but also in more severe pathologies such as pleurisy, pneumonia, whooping cough.

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Pharmacodynamics

Moss has a strong expectorant effect, antibacterial and antiviral action, it relieves inflammation and gives the body the strength to fight disease.

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Dosing and administration

For cough and bronchitis in adults and children, it is recommended to use such a decoction, reminiscent of liquid jelly. For 1 cup of boiling water, take 2 tablespoons of crushed dry moss and boil for an hour until it becomes jelly-like. The medicine should be taken warm, adding honey to improve the taste. A single dose is 2-3 tablespoons.

The decoction should be stored in a cold place for no more than 2 days.

Another effective composition for bronchitis can be prepared on the basis of milk. For 0.5 cups of milk, take 1/2 tbsp. of moss. Keep the composition on low heat for 30 minutes. Take 2-3 tbsp before bedtime.

Here is a universal composition that will be useful for any colds accompanied by a cough. Here, for 1 tbsp. of dry moss, take not one, but two glasses of water. Heat the composition in a water bath for no more than 5 minutes, then remove from heat, leave to cool and strain. You can take the composition up to 5 times a day, 1 tbsp.

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Contraindications

Traditional recipes based on Icelandic moss are not recommended for use at high temperatures (above 39 degrees), exacerbation of bronchial asthma, acute pancreatitis, cholecystitis, colitis or gastritis, increased intestinal tone and spastic constipation, various autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivity to lichens. In general, all these conditions, except for autoimmune pathologies, are not absolute contraindications to the use of Icelandic moss. Most of them are transient or require dosage adjustment by a doctor.

Icelandic moss can be safely used to treat children and pregnant women. During lactation, it slightly increases milk secretion. And yet, in any case, before using folk recipes with moss, it is better to consult a doctor first.

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Side effects Icelandic moss

Lichen has virtually no side effects, except for discomfort in the abdomen with prolonged use.

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Storage conditions

You can collect raw materials all summer long, keeping them away from the soil they grow on. It is necessary to inspect the raw materials and clean them from foreign inclusions, garbage, dirt, and insects.

The raw material can be dried in an open way or using a dryer. It should be stored for no more than 2 years, placed in a cardboard box or wooden container.