Dried Carrageen / Irish Moss Cut (Chondros crispus)

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Sizes: 75g, 300g, 1kg.

Dried Irish Moss Cut (Chondros crispus), also known as Carrageen, is mainly used to treat cough and bronchitis. Also known for its gelling properties, in its powdered form it is often used as a thickener and stabiliser in milk products, i.e. ice cream and processed foods.

USES & BENEFITS

It is a mucilaginous and therefore sedates dry coughs and also gastric inflammation
Expectorant, tuberculosis, coughs, bronchitis, gastritis, ulcers, intestinal disorders, cystitis, dry hair

HOW TO USE

As a decoction, place 0.30g herbs in cold water for 15 min, boil for 10 – 15 min in 3 litres of water or milk. Strain and drink a cup at a time.

ACTIVE PROPERTIES

Expectorant
Demulcent
Anti-inflammatory