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Novel Use for Irish Moss of the Day
WE’VE ALL SEEN Irish moss. Most of us have surely walked on it. Some of us may even have fallen face-first into it. But who knew it could cure coughs?
Seeking a cough remedy in Sydney, redditor delabass came across this little number:
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A little cursory Googling reveals that this product not only exists, but comes with its own eye-wateringly-green and shamrock-bedecked website. Which also features this little guy:
Hiya!
The medicine contains "a mix of seaweed extract and menthol to help relieve sore throats and relieve coughs, and has existed since 1870. So there you go.
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