Irish Moss (A.K.A Carageenan)
(Chondrus crispus)
Family: GIGARTINACEAE / RHODOPHYTA
Energetics: Cooling. Moistening.
Taste: Sweet & Salty
Tissue States:
Systems Affected: Lungs. Stomach.
Parts Used: Seaweed
Key Components: Polysaccharides. Proteins. Up to 8-% mucilage. Amino acids. Iodine. Bromine. Manganese salts. Organic salts (Potassium phosphate which is an important food for the brain and nerves, Calcium phosphate food for bones, magnesium phosphate which is needed for every cell in our bodies). Vitamin A. Vitamin B1.
Preparations & dosage: Infusion: 1-1-1/2 tsp dried plant steeped in 1 cup water about 10 minutes. Tincture: 1-2 ml 3x/day. Food.
Actions:
Foundational: Demulcent
Primary: Emollient. Expectorant.
Secondary: Nutritive.
Uses:
For the Lungs: Lung diseases that are associated with dryness such as tuberculosis, bronchitis and asthma. Useful for many dry chronic respiratory problems.
Enlarged glands of the thyroid, lymphatic or prostate.
Sores and ulcers both internally for gastric ulcers and externally.
Great strengthener and mineral source for children and the elderly.
Dried inflamed skin or mucous membranes.
Used in skin care products as a skin softener.
Combines well with:
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Contraindications: None Known
Sources:
The way of Herbs: Michael Tierra. Pg 145
The complete Herbs Sourcebook: David Hoffman. Pg 272
The Earthwise Herbal: Volume 1: Matthew Wood. 186-187
Studies:
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