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Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 08:00
Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Bladderwrack, Kelp

  • Botanical Name

    Fucus vesiculosus

  • Part Used

    Thallus

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Alcohol

    30%

  • Dose

    30 to 60mL weekly

Bladderwrack helps to regulate the function of the thyroid gland and has been traditionally used for the treatment of low thyroid function and obesity associated with hypothyroidism. It contains iodine which may be responsible for stimulating production of thyroxine and an increase in basal metabolism. 

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Bladderwrack and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Bladderwrack is a brown algae (seaweed) species that has been used since ancient times by the coastal communities of Britain, Asia and other countries. 

  • Actions

    Thyroid restorative, metabolic stimulant, demulcent, nutritive, antiobesity, antirheumatic

  • Indications

    •    Supports healthy thyroid function, goitre, obesity associated with hypothyroidism
    •    Rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis

  • Energetics

    Cold 1st degree, moist

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism and related cardiac problems. Caution needs to be taken with long term use, if taken in excess quantities, and in cases of hypothyroidism not caused by iodine deficiency. 

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Due to the presence of iodine high, or prolonged, doses should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution is advised with thyroid medication and lithium. 

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Coleus, Withania