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SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Fucus Vesiculosus
AKA:
Seawrack, Black Tang, Rock Weed, Rock Wrack,
Fucus
ORIGIN:
North America
CIRCA:
1800's
TYPE OF PLANT:
Fucaceae - Brown Algae
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Iodine,
Potassium, Bormine, Protein, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Alginic Acid,
Focoidan
ABOUT:
Bladderwrack
is a seaweed that is
harvested from the colder areas of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
It contains both Iodine and Carotene which are necessary for proper
Thyroid function. Herbalist tend to agree that Bladderwrack is
effective in the treatment of an under active Thyroid Gland, as well
as the treatment of Goiter. Where obesity is associated with Thyroid
trouble, Bladderwrack is thought to be helpful in reducing weight.
Bladderwrack is reputed to be helpful in the relief of Rheumatoid
Arthritis, Inflammation of the Bladder, and as a remedy for High
Cholesterol and Hardening of the Arteries.
BENEFITS:
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