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Irish moss

Botanicals / Algae

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Chondrus crispus

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anticatarrhal RatingRatingRating

    Irish moss is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take Irish moss daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Demulcent RatingRatingRating

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

  • Action - Lung tonic RatingRatingRating

    Irish moss is a lung tonic; strengthens lungs. Take Irish moss daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Irish moss is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Take Irish moss daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Nutritive RatingRatingRating

    Irish moss is a nutritional support. Take Irish moss daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Emollient RatingRatingRating

    rish moss is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply Irish moss containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Irish moss is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Apply Irish moss containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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