Irish Moss

Other Common Names: Pearl moss, Carrageen

Latin description: Chondrus crispus.

Parts to use: Fronds or basically the entire plant.

Chemical constituents: polysaccharides, carrageenan, tannins, sodium, sulphur, iodine, bromine, iron, amino acids, sodium.

Actions: Antibiotic, emulcent, mucilagious.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Irish Moss, because it is a seaweed, contains Iodine, many vitamins and minerals.
It is an excellent tonic, good for all lung problems
and especially useful for the thyroid when it is underproductive (hypothyroid).
Irish Moss is said to be very good for tuberculosis, bronchitis and intestinal problems.

It is used sometimes in dietary uses
as a gel or a thickening agent. In medical uses it forms a
gel or viscous solution internally which coats the
gastrointestinal tract which makes it an excellent applications
for ulcers. It also seems to inhibit the release or
formation of stomach acids which is also somewhat
healing for gastric or duodenal ulcers. Irish moss can
sometimes be added to the regimen when you are trying
to purge gastrointestinal parasites as it, like Slippery
Elm, makes the tract very slippery and causes the
parasites to pass very easily.

Dosage

Capsules: up to 16 “0” capsules daily. It is not recommended
for long term use as it can decrease the stomach
acid and interfere with digestion.
Infusion: It can be simmered with water into a gel and
take up to 1 tablespoon in between meals. Irish moss
can also be used to gel things when making lotions or
creams.

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