Bladderwrack ( Fucus Vesiculosus)
Other Names::
A seaweed, contains iodine, alginic acid, and fucoidan. Iodine is an essential mineral for the thyroid, uterus, breasts, and prostate. Alginic acid is a type of fiber to help acid reflux and acts as an appetite suppressant. Fucoidan is shown to reduce inflammation and improve arthritis, diabetes, and inflammatory conditions.
NOT for use with hyperthyroidism or Graves' disease. Use with caution for Hashimoto's thyroiditis and during pregnancy.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Moistening
Increase moisture content of tissues: lubricate and soften dry, brittle or hardened tissues
Nourishing
Provide essential nutrients that aid tissue healing, improving tissue structure and function.
Properties::
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antirheumatic
Helps ease pain of rheuatism and inflammation of joints and muscles
Nutritive
Provides nutrition and is often high in vitamins and minerals
Demulcent
Thyroid tonic
Alterative
Gradually restoring healthy bodily functions - slow working, increase assimilation of nutrients.
Antioxidant
Protects cells from damage
Ailments::
Arthritis
Diabetes
Inflammation
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Thyroid
Metabolic