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Iceland Moss
Scientific name: Cetraria islandica

Medicinal value
This herb is used to cure all kinds of chest ailments and nourish the weak, elderly and weak children.

Habitat
This herb prefers cold, humid mountain areas and wood lands and has a height of 4 inches.

Ivy
Scientific name: Hedera spp.

Medicinal value
This herb is used as an effective remedy for treating sores, ulcers and other skin eruptions externally.

Religious importance
It is believed that if Ivy is grown outside the home it acts as a guardian and protector and if worn by brides it brings luck to the marriage.

Habitat
This herb is found all throughout North America and can adapt to different types of soils.

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