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Bladderwrack contains varying amounts of iodine, which makes it helpful
for working with thyroid conditions. Bladderwrack is full of trace
minerals and nutrients, making it a cleansing, rejuvenating herb and a
mild laxative.
Common Name
Standardized: bladderwrack
Other: dyer's fucus, red fucus, rockwrack
Botanical Name
Fucus vesiculosus L.
Plant Family: Fucaceae
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 and 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.
Warnings & Disclaimers:
Caution:
As with any dietary or herbal supplement, you should advise your health
care practitioner of the use of this product. If you are nursing,
pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult your health care
practitioner prior to using this product.
This product is not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease; the law
applicable to dietary supplements, the Dietary Supplement Health and
Education Act of 1994, commonly referred to as DSHEA, does not permit us
to do so and it is not our intention to do so. The Contraindications
and Potential Drug Interactions information provided on this website is
not intended to be all-inclusive. Keep your healthcare provider informed
about any herbal and other dietary supplement products that you are
taking.
- Smile Herb staff recommends this product!
Ingredients: Organic Bladderwrack Seaweed
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