The article deals with the healing qualities of bladderwrack.
It describes simple guidelines on how to use the kelp when dealing with obesity, cellulite, psoriasis, thyroid disorders, exudative diathesis and other health problems.
Bladderwrack is a form of kelp with brown, yellow or olive brown foliage.
The length of foliage might reach 100 centimeters and even more.
The algae can be found in the cold northern seas, for instance, North Sea and Baltic Sea.
The foliage of kelp can be collected during ebb tide or when they are washed up on shore right after a storm.
You should not collect the algae washed up on a shore by usual waves.
Carefully wash the foliage under running water and remove sand, shells and other adulterants.
Spread the herbs in a single layer and dry outside.
Avoid getting the herbs wet.
You can dry them in a well ventilated room, as well.
Otherwise, the herb might contain various substances harmful to your health.
It describes simple guidelines on how to use the kelp when dealing with obesity, cellulite, psoriasis, thyroid disorders, exudative diathesis and other health problems.
Bladderwrack is a form of kelp with brown, yellow or olive brown foliage.
The length of foliage might reach 100 centimeters and even more.
The algae can be found in the cold northern seas, for instance, North Sea and Baltic Sea.
The foliage of kelp can be collected during ebb tide or when they are washed up on shore right after a storm.
You should not collect the algae washed up on a shore by usual waves.
Carefully wash the foliage under running water and remove sand, shells and other adulterants.
Spread the herbs in a single layer and dry outside.
Avoid getting the herbs wet.
You can dry them in a well ventilated room, as well.
- Bladderwrack foliage is said to contain carbohydrates - alginates, fukoidan, mannitol, mucilaginous substance, mineral substances (calcium, magnesium, iodine, potassium, sodium, bromine, iron and other), carotenoids, xantophylls, ascorbic acid and other biologically active substances.
- The plant is said to regulate the performance of thyroid gland and stimulate metabolism.
- The active substances the plant contains prevent thyroid disorders, as well as, reduce overweight in case of obesity.
Bladderwrack has antisclerosic, soothing, nourishing, blood pressure reducing, metabolism stimulating and blood sugar reducing properties. - Infuse a teaspoon of granulated herb with 2 glasses of boiling water and let the infusion brew for half an hour.
Afterwards, decant it and drink the whole infusion within a day in several equal portions.
It is a great remedy to treat atherosclerosis and thyroid disorders.
Besides that, you can drink the infusion to reduce overweight in case of obesity. - Take 5-10 grams of bladderwrack powder by washing it down with water 3 times a day to deal with rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis.
Or you can use the powder (5-10 grams) to make a glass of infusion.
Drink a glass of the infusion 3 times a day. - Make the infusion and add it to bath water to deal with psoriasis and cellulite.
- The herb is used in homeopathy.
Pharmaceutical companies use the herb to produce various remedies for the treatment of exudative diathesis, eczema, inflammation of lymph glands and constipation.
Otherwise, the herb might contain various substances harmful to your health.