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Information about the herb Bladderwrack
Fucus
vesiculosus, also known as Black Tang is part of the Fucaceae plant family.Fucus vesiculosus is
found on submerged rocks on both coasts of North America, in Europe north of
the Mediterranean through the Strait of Gibraltar.
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Botanical Name: Fucus vesiculosus
Common Name: Black Tang, Bladder Fucus, Cutweed, Fucus, Kelp Ware, Sea Wrack
Plant Family: Fucaceae
History:
- Fucus vesiculosus is the badge of the McNeill family
Plant Constituents of Bladderwrack
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
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]
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
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
Global Herbal Supplies has Bladderwrack available in the following forms:
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
