Rare possibility of allergic reaction. Risk of lead poisoning in poorly prepared Iceland moss. Excessive doses or prolonged use: gastric irritation and liver problems.
Safe in recommended doses under supervision of a medical practitioner. Possible allergic reaction. Powdered Iceland moss must be prepared properly or it may contain toxic levels of lead. And more . . .
No known interactions with standard pharmaceuticals.
Cetraria islandica and is a lichen.
Iceland lichen, cetraria, fucus, muscus, and eryrngo-leaved (spiny-leaf) liverwort.
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leaves No not leaves, there are no native trees in Iceland. The answer is lichen, I kind of moss that grows on rocky outcroppings in arctic countries like Iceland
Calcium, iodine, potassium , phosphorous, and vitamins.
Common cold, fever, dry cough, bronchitis, gastroenteritis.
The dried thallus is used as an herbal remedy.
Using peat moss depends on the soil you have. If it is alkaline, then peat moss may help.
The plant's thallus (shoot) curls from 1-4 in (2.5-10 cm) tall.
Moss gets its water primarily through its root system using Osmosis