Sore throat? Forget honey and lemon – try some MOSS: Plant helps to reduce pain and stop germs multiplying – without the dangers of paracetamol

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From honey and lemon to gargling salt water, there are many natural remedies we use to soothe a sore throat.

Now, research suggests there could be a new remedy to ease your pain and rasping voice – moss.

Specifically, it is Icelandic moss, which is similar to the plant that grows throughout Europe, that has such benefits. Also known as Cetraria islandica, it is rich in many minerals – calcium, iodine, potassium, phosphorus – and various vitamins.

Crucially, all of these have soothing and protective properties for the throat’s mucous membrane – the ‘squishy’ lining of the mouth and throat. Icelandic Moss also contains mucilage – a thick, sticky substance that helps to soothe by coating a sore throat.

The plant helps to reduce pain and stop germs multiplying, according to research. Experts also believe it is safer than paracetamol which can be ‘problematic’ and raise the risk of kidney, liver and heart damage in children. 

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