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Lichen islandicus

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 13.03.2024

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Cetrariae lichen; Cetraria islandica; Cramp Tea; Icelandic moss; Iceland moss

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Lichen Islandicus, also known as Iceland moss , is a drug used in herbal medicinal products for the treatment of irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat or loss of appetite.

HMPC monograph: Traditiona-use: irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, dry irritating cough, intermittent loss of appetite
ESCOP monograph: dry cough, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat.
Commission e-monograph: irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, dry irritating cough; loss of appetite.

Empirical medicine: Roborans to stimulate appetite during convalescence

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

Lichen Islandicus contains about 50 % of water-soluble mucilage, whose main components are lichenin and its isoform isolichenin. Further ingredients are usnic acid and bitter-tasting lichen acids such as cetraric acid and fumarprotocetraric acid.

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Lichen Islandicus has soothing appetite stimulating, weak antimicrobial, antiphlogistic and immunomodulating effects

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

Icelandic moss is used to treat irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth and throat or for loss of appetite. For cold-related throat and swallowing problems, Isla junior® preparations are available for children from the age of 4.

DosageThis section has been translated automatically.

The daily dose of the drug is between 4 and 6 g, depending on the preparation. The drug is taken in the form of infusions or pastilles.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

No undesirable effects are known.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Due to lack of data, do not use during pregnancy or lactation and do not use in children under 18 years of age.

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

There are no known interactions with other active ingredients.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

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Last updated on: 13.03.2024

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles