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Bladderwrack

Botanicals / Algae

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Fucus vesiculosus
Related Remedies: Kelp

Description: Bladderwrack is a seaweed, that grows on the north Pasific and Atlantic coasts. It is from fucaceae family. It is a rich source of iodine. It is used culinary and medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Fatigue RatingRating

    Bladderwrack enhances immune system; increases thyroid hormone synthesis and metabolism. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • GERD RatingRating

    Bladderwrack a demulcent; contains alginic acid; soothes stomach and digestive system. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Goiter RatingRating

    Bladderwrack helps to overcome iodine deficiency; alleviates symptoms. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Hypothyroidism RatingRating

    Bladderwrack helps to overcome iodine deficiency; increases thyroid hormone synthesis. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Indigestion RatingRating

    Bladderwrack is a demulcent; contains alginic acid; soothes digestive system. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Iodine deficiency RatingRating

    Bladderwrack helps to overcome iodine deficiency; increases thyroid hormone synthesis. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Obesity RatingRating

    Bladderwrack helps to overcome obesity caused by hypothyroidism. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Demulcent RatingRatingRating

    Bladderwrack is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-estrogenic RatingRating

    Bladderwrack is an anti-estrogenic; reduces estrogen activity. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Bladderwrack is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antidiarrheic RatingRating

    Bladderwrack is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, when you have diarrhea, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Blood thinner RatingRating

    Bladderwrack is a blood thinner. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, when you have diarrhea, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRating

    Bladderwrack is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Increasing metabolism RatingRating

    Bladderwrack helps to increase metabolism. Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

  • Skin wounds RatingRating

    Bladderwrack accelerates tissue healing. Apply bladderwrack extract containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Cellulite Rating

    Bladderwrack stimulates metabolism; alleviates symptoms. Apply bladderwrack extract containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take bladderwrack daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not overdose bladderwrack, it may cause thyroid problems, tremor, hypertension or reduce iron absorption. Do not use it if you have acne or hypothyroidism. Safety for pregnant or nursing women and people with kidney or liver disease is unknown.

Available Forms

Bladderwrack is available in tablet, capsule, tincture, powder and bulk form.

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