MEDICINAL PLANTS

It's called water because moss grows submerged in it. Is held by the base, has very long branches full of leaves, these are fairly small, oval-shaped and are distributed around the stem in three rows. The capsule containing the spores is in the end but is so small that it is difficult to appreciate at a glance. It is found throughout the country, both north and south. It breeds in the water, preferring the more crystal clear. It is subject to the fund by the base and the rest of the plant is moving freely through the water.

FLOWERING

You can not talk flowering time as it lacks flowers. It reproduces through spores that are contained in a capsule. These capsules ripen throughout the summer. It collects the entire floor for later use. It is preferable to provide it in summer as being the time when it is playing its properties are most active.

APPLICATIONS

Have been attributed antiseptic absorbent, so they have occasionally been used in surgery as they are capable of absorbing water, blood and all kinds of body fluids. It was also thought for years that it had properties to reduce fever, and it was not because they really got tested, but it was thought that by coming clean and crystal clear water would necessarily be a good antipyretic. At last he has proved them right. This plant was best known for some time by the pitfalls that occur in ponds and the danger was that for its healing properties. In some areas of the Pyrenees is known to form a truss that hide the gap where you are, your feet sink into them all who dare to pass it. Many pieces of cattle have been trapped in them without fail. In the chapel of Santa Maria del Tremedal horrible scenes were shown ancient remains of people and animals buried in the snares of this moss.

ADMINISTRATION

cooking. They get 30 gr. Moss to boil in a pint of water for half an hour. Allow to cool and strained the remains of the plant. Add some sugar to sweeten if the taste is not very pleasant. It takes three cups a day after meals.
Poultice. Prepare a decoction of the plant and a cloth is impregnated with it. Is placed on the forehead and around the body to cool the high temperature.

SUMMARY

FAMILY: Fontinalaceas
HABITAT: Clean running water
FLOWERING: The capsules ripen in summer
PART USED: Full Moss

USES

Antipyretic Strong, Antiseptic Moderate, Absorbing Light.