Active Compounds: Alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and triterpenes.
Background: Club moss grows all over the world, but is most common in the moors of England. The spores are collected in the summer months of July and August. The tops of the plants are cut off and shaken to release yellow spores.
The spores have been used since ancient times to relieve digestive and kidney problems. It was used to eliminate kidney stones and used as a diuretic. It has also been used to treat gout, scurvy, muscle spasms, and rheumatism.
Club moss spores are hydrophobic and are very resistant to water. That makes them ideal for coating medicine tablets. They're also used in fireworks because of their ability to explode when burned.
Applications:Sedative/Diuretic/Antispasmoditic
Club moss can be used to treat a host of problems, but it is particularly useful in the case of kidney ailments and digestive problems.
Digestive System: Club moss eases indigestion and reduces gastric inflammation.
Urinary Tract: Club moss is a diuretic and can be useful in treating chronic kidney problems.
Skin Conditions: Club moss spores can be dusted onto the skin and provide relief from itch and irritation. They can also be used to keep the skin dry and protected.
Description: The club moss is a creeping evergreen moss. It grows to 3 inches in diameter and has numerous branches. It grows with bright green leaves and scaly spikes. The spikes produce the yellow spores that are used medicinally.
Club Moss Dosage:
575 mg capsules taken once daily with a meal.
Safety: Club moss can be toxic if used in too high of a dose. This plant should only be taken under the supervision of a health professional to prevent overdose.
For educational purposes only This Club Moss information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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