A seaweed with a long hisotyr of use as a medicinal plant; contains iodine; used topically for rheumatism as an anti-inflammatory, internally for hypothyroidism.
Derived from thallus of Fucus Vesiculosus. Bladderwrack is a seaweed. This extract is recommended for toning the skin and stimulating cell activity. Great in baths, bladderwrack provides various minerals and salts that cleanse and refresh the skin.
As A Treatment"...Fucoidan is a type of dietary fiber in bladderwrack that contains numerous sulfur groups..."
As A Treatment"...There are three major active constituents in bladderwrack: iodine, alginic acid, and fucoidan..."
As A Treatment"...to test tube and animal studies, this appears to give fucoidan several properties, such as lowering LDL cholesterol levels, lowering blood glucose levels, anti-inflammatory activity, possible anticoagulant effects, and antibacterial and anti-HIV activity..."
As A Treatment"...As well as the conditions mentioned below, bladderwrack has traditionally been used for: Diarrhea; gastritis; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); improved wound healing ( topical application)..."
Bladderwrack is useful in the treatment of under active thyroid glands and goiter. This herb may also be useful to combat obesity resulting from thyroid trouble.