Bladderwrack
Fucus vesiculosus
Bladderwrack has proved most useful in the treatment of underactive thyroid glands and goitre. Through the regulation of thryoid function there is an improvement in all the associated symptoms. Where obesity is associated with thyroid trouble, this herb may be very helpful in reducing the excess weight. It has a reputation in helping the relief of rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis, both used internally and as an external application upon inflamed joints.
Action -
Anti-hypothyroid - Anti-rheumatic.
Also, from The Herbalist by Joseph Meyer, Bladder wrack is the common name for Swa Wrack, a plant related to kelp. It is used as a tea or tincture for the treatment of overweight.
Contributed by Freowyn
Bladderwrack is another name for kelp. It is useful in water magic.
Contributed by ambigil
Bladderwrack is aother name for kelp (a brown seaweed). It is a natural source of highly
absorbable iodine. This stimulates the thryroid and, in cases where the thyriod is not producing
enough hormone (also know as hypothyroidism) it may increase the body's metabolism.
Contributed by Bodygirl
Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is a thyroid balancer, specific in treating obesity associated
with under-active thyroid. It is an anti-rheumatic, and it helps to alleviate diarrhea and
hemorrhage.
Contributed by Andoria Aurora
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