This lichen is used in many traditional medicine recipes, and if you want to get rid of cold symptoms faster, you can learn how to brew Icelandic moss from cough and what rules to observe when using this remedy.
The healing properties of Icelandic moss and recipes for cough
This lichen contains iodine, iron , vitamins A, B, C, D, in addition, it is an excellent expectorant and liquefying phlegm. That is why, the use of Icelandic moss when coughing helps not only to get rid of an unpleasant symptom quickly, but also to strengthen immunity. There are not many contra-indications to decoctions from this lichen, it should not be consumed by allergic people and small children; everyone else will be advised to consult a doctor who can evaluate the individual characteristics of the organism.
There are 2 ways to brew Icelandic moss:
- Recipe number 1 . Take 4 tablespoons. dry lichen, fill them with 2 tbsp. hot water and simmer for 5-7 minutes. After this, allow the broth to cool completely, strain it and drink 10 ml three times a day. The course of admission is 2-5 days, as soon as the cough has passed, you can stop drinking the broth. If, after 5 days, the symptom does not disappear, but the condition does not improve, you should consult your doctor.
- Recipe number 2 . Take 1 tbsp. moss, fill it with 1 tbsp. cow's milk and cook over low heat for at least half an hour. After this, strain the broth, let it cool down a bit and drink before going to bed. Such a tool will help not only get rid of cough in the shortest time, but also contribute to the elimination of insomnia and anxiety. Adult people can drink 1 cup of this decoction a day, but teenagers will be enough and half a glass. Also remember that you can not drink such a decoction immediately after taking medications to dilute sputum, wait at least 40-60 minutes.