Irish Sea Moss 100g

Chondrus crispus    * Wild Harvested

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

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Part Used: Aerial (Thallus)

Description: In its fresh condition this protist is soft and cartilaginous, varying in color 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: The sea moss needs to be thoroughly rinsed with cold water to remove sand and debris before use. Part used: Whole part of plant. Sea moss tea is made by pouring 1 cup of boiling water over 1–2 teaspoons of Irish moss and cover and leave the tea to stand for 20 -30 minutes, strain and drink one to three times a day.Irish moss overnight is made by pouring 2 cups of cold water over 2-3 tablespoon of Irish moss and leaving it to soak overnight, strain and drink throughout of the day. To make sea moss gel, add 2-3 Irish moss to 2-4 cups of warm water by soaking it at least 5 hours or soak overnight. Drain off the water, rinse clean. Add small cold water and sea moss to the blender, blend until smooth and creamy. Take 2-4 tablespoons of the gel one to three times a day. Sweetener can be added to the tea, or the herb can be mixed with cocoa or chocolate. Irish moss gel can be stored in the refrigerator for up one week.

Dosage (Dry herb): 3-8g gel per day.

Packaging: Re-sealable air tight, foil or Kraft pouch and Store in a cool dry place.

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.

Cautions: Do not administer to people with a known sensitivity to plants in the (Caryophyllaceae) family.

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.