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Origin: USA
Added to soups and stocks, taken as tablets, as an extract, or drunk as a tea 2-3 times a day
constituents are Alginic acid, iodine.

Description

Common Name Standardized: bladderwrack', " Other: dyer's fucus, red fucus, rockwrack" Botanical Name Fucus vesiculosus L. Plant Family: Fucaceae Overview Introduction Bladderwrack is a brown seaweed harvested from cool ocean waters around world, easily recognized by its air-filled thalli or "bladders" that keep the plant afloat. Constituents Alginic acid, iodine. Parts Used Entire plant. Typical Preparations Added to soups and stocks, taken as tablets, as an extract, or drunk as a tea 2-3 times a day. Precautions Specific: Seaweeds contain naturally high levels of iodine. This product is harvested from the sea. Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to fish or shellfish. General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.