Irish Sea Moss Tincture 50 ml

Chondrus crispus 

Common Name: Carragean, Carageenan, Chondrus, see moss, Irish moss

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Part Used: Aerial (Thallus)

Description: In its fresh condition this protist is soft and cartilaginous, varying in colour from a greenish-yellow, through red, to a dark purple or purplish-brown. The principal constituent is a mucilaginous body, made of the polysaccharide carrageenan, which constitutes 55% of its weight. The organism also consists of nearly 10% protein and about 15% mineral matter, and is rich in iodine and sulfur.

Constituents: Irish moss contains mucilage, carrageenan, iodine, bromine, iron, and Vitamins A & B. It is a variable mixture of potassium sodium calcium, magnesium, and ammonium sulfate esters of galactose and 3-6 anhydrogalactose copolymers. The three major types of hydrocolloid copolymers are kappa-carrageenan, iota-carrageenan, and lambda carrageenan.

Action: Suggested use as a Traditional Herbal Remedies Only; Indications:

Demulcent - It is freely used in digestive conditions where a demulcent is called for, such as gastritis and ulceration of the stomach and duodenum.

Digestive - Used as a digestive aid; has a mild laxative property.

Expectorant - used today to make traditional medicinal teas and cough medicines, to combat colds, bronchitis and chronic coughs.

Nutritive - it is traditionally given as a nourishing food for invalids and is still used to boost the body when recovering from a serious illness (traditionally T.B. and pneumonia,) due to its high content of important nutrients. (It said to contain 15 of the 18 elements composing the human body).

Suggested dosage: add 20-40 drops, 1-2 times a day in a little fruit juice or water with food or as directed by your health care practitioner. The use in children under 12 years of age has not been recommended due to lack of adequate data. Keep out of reach of children

Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation: Safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been established. In the absence of sufficient data, the use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.

Contraindications: Not recommended in person with hyperthyroism, cardiac problems associated with hypothyroidism or a known sensitivity to Iodine.

Known Drug interaction: Avoid with any Thyroid medications and seek GP and Professional Medical Herbalist advice.

 Product Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All matters regarding health required medical supervision.