Isla Moos Throat Lozenge 60 pcs.

Isla Pastilles Natural

With Iceland moss to protect the mucous membranes

Iceland moss: a lichen and its origin

Since the 17 th century, Iceland moss has been known in folk medicine under names such as lung moss or fever moss. The plant is at home in the lowland and low and high mountains of Northern, Central and Eastern Europe as well as North America, where it grows on flat, low-nutrient soil.

In spite of its name, Iceland moss is not really a moss.

In the past, all plants that looked like mosses were also considered to be mosses – and were called as such. 

Iceland Moss actually belongs to the family of lichens (Parmeliaceae). Certain types of fungi and algae live together in lichens in a permanent biocoenosis (symbiosis).

The lichen Iceland moss is approximately 10 cm high, shrub-like and branches out – like a moss – into curly “leaves” of continually decreasing size. The lichen is brown to olive-green on its upper surface with white- grey speckles underneath.

Protecting the mucous membrane from attack 

Every day, the defensive powers of our body are challenged by the air we breathe, which is full of germs. The mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract is the main target. A healthy mucous membrane can normally fight off such attacks easily. If irritated and weakened through dry air or air full of pollutants (smog, tobacco smoke) however, germs are able to invade our body more easily.

Shielding the mucous membrane from pollutants and irritation 

The mucins in the lichen Iceland moss which are contained in the lozenges coat the mucous membrane of the throat like balm. In this way, they shield the mucous membrane from dry and polluted air. Mucous membranes, which have already been attacked, are able to recover more quickly and restore their original defensive powers.

The special thing about Isla products

Isla-Cassis®, Isla-Mint® and Isla-Moos® contain a special extract made from Iceland moss, the hardy lichen from the raw climate of the far North. The dry residue of the extract consists of more than 80 % mucins. In concentrated lozenge form, the extract dissolves when the lozenges are sucked and coats the areas of the mouth and throat like a balm where it exerts its pleasant action.

Protecting and looking after the vocal cords

A feeble voice and hoarseness are an indication that the extremely sensitive vocal cords are under attack. When this is the case Isla-Cassis ®, Isla-Mint ® and Isla-Moos ® unfold their relieving and soothing effects. The lozenges can, however, also be used as a prophylactic in order to protect the sensitive vocal cords.

Excellently tolerated 

Isla-Cassis ®, Isla-Mint ® and Isla-Moos ® are excellently tolerated and can be taken without hesitation together with other preparations. The lozenges are suitable for individuals with a sensitive stomach.
Isla-Cassis ® has a fruity, blackcurrant taste and Isla-Mint ® a fresh taste of mint. Both lozenges are sugar-free and are therefore kind to the teeth, making them especially suitable for children and teenagers.
1 Isla-Cassis ® lozenge also contains 10 mg of vitamin C.

Isla-Moos ® contains the normal household sugar sucrose and has a pleasant, mild taste. 
All Isla preparations are free of gluten and preservatives and contain no components of animal origin.

Protecting the mucous membranes while doing sport 

Physical fitness training puts the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract under more strain than normal. Desiccation and tiresome tickly throat can be the outcome. In such cases, the lozenges also naturally protect the mucous membranes. Isla-Cassis ®, Isla-Mint ® and Isla-Moos ® are therefore particularly helpful during sport for preventing the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat from drying out.