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Despite the name, Iceland Moss is actually a lichen. Olive, brown-green, or brown in color, it clings to the ground in northern, mountainous, and arctic regions of the northern hemisphere and in some regions of the southern hemisphere. It tastes bitter and, when wet, smells like seaweed. The organic acids in the moss work to ward off infection, soothe irritated or inflamed tissue, and--to a minor extent--kill bacteria. In folk medicine, Iceland Moss has also been used for lung disease, kidney and bladder disorders, and poorly healing wounds. Its effectiveness for these problems has not, however, been verified.
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