Information About The Herb Bladderwrack

Botanical Name: Fucus vesiculosus

Common Name: Black Tang, Bladder Fucus, Cutweed, Fucus, Kelp Ware, Sea Wrack

Plant Family: Fucaceae 

Origin: Fucus vesiculosus is found on submerged rocks on both coasts of North America, in Europe north of the Mediterranean through the Strait of Gibraltar.

History:

• Fucus vesiculosus is the badge of the McNeill family

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Plant Constituents

Contains:

• Alginic Acid
• a volatile oil
• bitter principles
• bromine compounds of sodium and potassium
• cellulose
• coloring
• iodine
• mannite
• mucilage
• over 30 minerals and vitamins
• soda

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Usage

Medicinal Parts Used: Whole plant

Bladderwrack is commonly used for:

Brain and Nervous System Conditions

• sustains the nervous system and the brain

Female Conditions

• excellent boost for pregnancy and the developing fetus

Genitourinary Conditions

• influences the kidneys

Glandular Conditions

• goiter
• obesity (particularly associated with an under-active thyroid gland)
• scrofula
• strengthens and promotes the glands
• stimulates activity in the thyroid gland

Inflammatory Conditions

• arthritis
• rheumatism

Metabolic Conditions

• regulates metabolism

Other

• diseases of the hips, joints and bones in children

Externally it may be applied as a poultice for:

• arthritis
• enlarged or hardened glands
• rheumatism

Externally the leaves were applied to:

• burns
• scalds

or chewed for:

• bleeding gums

Action:

• alterative [an agent capable of favorably altering or changing unhealthy conditions of the body and tending to restore normal bodily function, usually by improving nutrition]
• anti-fat
• deobstruent [an agent that clears away obstructions by opening the natural passages of the body]

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Precautions

Drug Interactions:

Do not use Bladderwrack without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if your taking any of the following medications:

• None known

Products

Global Herbal Supplies has Bladderwrack available in the following forms:

• Bladderwrack Extract
• Dried Bladderwrack

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Research

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