Description
Bladderwrack
Fucus vesiculosis
Bladderwrack is a seaweed that gives a sweet salty taste to soups, stews and clambakes. Place in calico and remove before serving.
Bladderwrack contains iodine, this makes it useful in hypothyroidism and obesity due to poorly functioning thyroid.
Actions
Anti-goitre
Contraindications
Pregnancy, breast feeding, cardiac problems, hyperthyroidism. In thyroid illness seek professional advice.
