Herbs
Irish Moss (Chondrus Crispus)
| A.K.A.: |
Carrageenin, Red-Sea Weed, Chondrus |
| Part Used: |
Entire Herb |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Antineoplastic, Demulcent, Emollient, Expectorant, Nutritive |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Calcium, Iodine, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Sulphur, Vitamins A, D, E, F and K |
| Primary Uses: |
Bronchitis, Glands, Goiters, Lung Problems, Thyroid Problems |
| Secondary Uses: |
Cancer, Coughs, Diarrhea, Intestinal Problems, Mucus/excessive, Parathyroid Problems, Pneumonia, Radiation/effects of, Tuberculosis, Tumors, Ulcers, Urinary Problems, Veins/varicose, Weight related conditions |
Irish moss is high in iodine and considered a valuable food as well as a therapeutic agent. It is beneficial for respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and lung congestion.
It is able to absorb excess liquid and remove it from the body, and eliminate toxins from the bowel. It is also used to help soften and moisturize skin tissue.
Irish moss also helps with stomach conditions and for strengthening the glandular system.
Irish moss contains fifteen of the eighteen elements which compose the human body, making the herb beneficial for individuals recovering from illness. It soothes inflamed tissue and aids in lung and kidney ailments. Because of its high iodine content, Irish moss is helpful to the glandular system.
Irish moss has the ability to reduce gastric secretions, high blood pressure, and ulcers. It is an effective treatment for gastric and duodenal ulcers.
- Useful as a reducing aid by eliminating extra body fluids.
- Mucilaginous in nature, so it absorbs toxins from the bowel.
- Provides bulk to the stool and soothes inflamed tissues.
- Helps to pull radiation poisons from the body.
- Treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers.
- Reduces inflammation of tissue .
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