Sphagnum Moss
Genus: Sphagnum
 
Species: Andersonianum

In season: Most available in early spring but can be found during all parts of the year
 
Habitat: Eastern Deciduous
 
Uses: Stop bleeding from wounds and prevent infection
 
Preparation: The whole plant is dried and used as a bandage (used in wars for wounded soldiers.)

Because it is just used as a bandage you don't need an active chemical

 Medicinal herbsSphagnum MossSphagnum cymbilifolium. (n.d.). Retrieved September 7, 2015, from http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/s/sphagnum-cymbilifolium=sphagnum-moss.php
 
 
 

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