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Iceland
Moss Scientific name: Cetraria islandica
Habitat: Dappled Shade, Damp places, Sunny Edge, typically on rocks and the woof of trees, particularly conifers, Woodland
Part Used: Leaves
Common Uses: Iceland Moss has a very long folk record of use in a broad range of treatments as Anathematic; Antibiotic; Nutritive; Tonic, Demulcent; Galactogogue. Actually it has long been used in the treatment of the cough as well as a perfect cure in cancer treatment. Iceland Moss is strongly antiemetic, antibiotic, tonic, nutritive, strongly demulcent, and galactogogue. |
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It is exceptionally used in the cure of catarrh, chronic pulmonary problems, dysentery, highly developed tuberculosis and chronic digestive disturbances.
Iceland moss has been externally used in the treatment of vaginal discharges, impetigo and as well in boils.
Ivy
Scientific name: Hedera spp.: It is thought that if Ivy is developed exterior the home it performs as a protector and guardian and if worn out by brides Ivy conveys good luck to the wedding.
Habitat: An inhabitant of North America, but Ivy is growing naturally in the south of England. Ivy was brought into our gardens at a very untimely period and can adapt to different types of soils.
Uses: Ivy is commonly used as an effectual medicine for ailment such as ulcers, sores, and other skin outbreak outwardly.
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