A sore throat? Try some moss

SUFFERING from a pesky sore throat? Syrup and lozenges containing Icelandic moss could provide an unlikely cure, new research suggests.

The moss – also known as Cetraria islandica – is rich in vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iodine and potassium.

Crucially, all of these have soothing and protective properties for the throat’s lining, the mucous membrane.

Icelandic Moss also contains mucilage, a thick, sticky substance that helps to soothe by coating the throat.