Cetraria islandica (L.) Ach.

Creator(s):
  • Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
Creator role(s):
  • Creator
  • funded by Rob Gordon: Cetraria islandica (L.) Ach., Irish Moss, U.S.A., F

    Description:
Current Determination: Cetraria islandica (L.) Ach.
Family: Parmeliaceae
Coordinates: 41.85 -87.6501

Description: Herbal medicine used for cough, ulcers, red or sore throat, and lack of appetite or upset stomach. It has been recommended for medicinal use, in doses of 2 to 4 grains (0.1 to 0.25 grams), as a bitter tonic and aperient. It is traditionally used to relieve chest ailments.
Catalog Subset: Economic Botany
EMu IRN: 48532
OccurenceID: c342950c-7efa-4efa-919c-8a67c8cd703c

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