Icelandic wild harvested Cetraria islandica Natural organic true Iceland lichen

Description: Cetraria islandica (True Iceland lichen, Iceland moss, Fjallagrös, Lichen Islandicus) Wild harvested natural organic lichen from Iceland in Premium Quality 25 grams of whole uncut True Iceland lichen Handpicked in Oktober 2023 on mountains of the Westfjords in Iceland Cetraria islandica is a light-gray harsh cartilaginous lichen, almost colorless, and tastes slightly bitter. It contains about 70% of lichenin or lichen-starch, a polymeric carbohydrate compound isomeric with common starch. It also yields a peculiar modification of chlorophyll (called thallochlor), fumaric acid, lichenostearic acid, and cetraric acid (which gives it a slightly bitter taste). It also contains lichesterinic acid and protolichesterinic acids. About the item Composition and weight: One pack contains 25 grams / 0.9 oz of natural whole uncut Cetraria islandica. Place of harvest: Cetraria islandica comes from the pristine mountains of the Westfjords in the Iceland. Island Iceland, considered by some the paradise of the Earth and the most beautiful place of the planet, is one of the cleanest and most unpolluted regions in Earth. As a result of its remote location, Icelandic nature has been well preserved. Wild lands, glaciers, volcanoes and national parks comprise 90 percent of the territory. Mountain lakes here remain crystal clear, while waterfalls, geysers, mountain valleys and arctic waters of the Atlantic Ocean make the air truly salubrious. Thanks to the careful protection of nature in Iceland, rare medicinal plants still grow in this area. Post-harvesting: These lichen Cetraria islandica, which for years absorbed power of Icelandic nature, was handpicked in Oktober 2023 on the mountainside of the wildest places in Westfjord of Iceland. Lichen was dried in well-ventilated areas (sheltered from direct sunlight), hermetically packed and then stored at temperatures of 15-18°C until shipping. No additional processing! Storage conditions: Store at room temperature without odors and relative humidity of 60-70%. Shelf life 2-3 years in a dry dark place. Useful properties: All parts of Tru Iceland Lichen are edible. It may be dry in winter but can be soaked. Boiling removes the plant's bitterness. It can be added as a thickener to milk or grains or dried and stored. In Iceland Cetraria islandica is used to make folk medicines and in a few traditional dishes. In earlier times, it was much more widely used in breads, porridges, soups, etc. It forms a nutritious and easily digested amylaceous food, being used in place of starch in some preparations of hot chocolate.[citation needed. Dried Cetraria islandica is recommended for medicinal use in doses of 0.1 to 0.25 grams, as a bitter tonic and aperient. It is traditionally used to relieve chest ailments,better source needed] irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes and to suppress dry cough. Contraindications: Individual intolerance to the components of dietary supplements, herbs, childhood, pregnancy and lactation. Saving through combined postage I'm happy to post everything to you in the same package if you're buying multiple items from me. You get a discount on postage costs and I save money by combining items. You'll need to ask me before you pay and I send you a combined invoice detailing all the items, and the new cost of postage. Dear friends! Please write me any questions, requests and wishes through the form "Contact seller" before you make order! About me My name is Árni and I live in Iceland. I'm not a professional trader or seller - I'm scientist and teacher, but it so happened that I sell here the Icelandic Golden Root, Angelica archangelica, Arctic Thyme, Icelandic books, Bibles, etc. Why? Because I am interested in comparative linguistics and for many years I have been collecting and studying bible texts in many languages. I collect Bibles in different world languages and I spend a lot of money on the purchase of these. So I decided to sell the excess items in eBay to get some money for buying a new books and Bibles. You should definitely visit my little eBay-store if you are interested in Icelandic medicinal plants growing in harsh arctic nature, surounded by the mountains, glaciers and volcanoes, which can significantly enhance your health. I can also provide different Icelandic books like Bibles, dictionaries, textbooks and etc., that can enrich your multilingual library. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need any items related to Iceland or the Bibles. If you want to see my other items please click here Dear friends! Your positive feedback is very important for me! If you receive a package and enjoyed, please write a few words in the positive feedback. If your item is delayed along the way, or you are dissatisfied for any other reason, all the issues will be resolved in your favor. Payment & shipping Please make sure your postal address is correct and update with your PayPal account, all delivery will be made to buyer's address provided in the PayPal profile. Please mail if a different delivery address is required. I will ship the item within 1 business day after receiving the full payment. Note that Icelandic post offices doesn't work on Saturday and Sunday. All orders are sent by registered air mail via Iceland Post (Economy International Shipping). You can look price list for international letters and parcels from Iceland to you country at the Iceland Post website. Delivery average 7-20 days to Europe and USA. In outside Europe (not including USA) comes in 15-30 days. Sometimes there are delays in delivery. Shipping may influenced by holidays, events and other uncertainties. I could not guarantee the shipping time. If you dislike the seemingly long shipping time, please think twice before odering. 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Price: 20 USD

Location: Reykjavik

End Time: 2024-08-28T15:49:56.000Z

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