Botanical Index No. 433

Fucus, Bladderwrack

fucus vesiculosus

Medicinal Actions

Analysis pending research update.

Primary Conditions Treated

Adenopathy Arthrosis Atherosclerosis Asthma Bleeding Cancer Cold Constipation Dyspepsia Goiter Hyperglycemia Hypothyroidism Morning Sickness Myxedema Obesity Psoriasis Rheumatism Scirrhus Scrofula Sprain Wound

General Dosage

5–10 g alga 3 ×/day; 0.25–0.5 cup fresh alga; 2–4 tsp dry alga; 3 tsp dry alga:75 ml alcohol/75 ml water; 4–8 ml liquid algal extract 3 ×/day; 3.6–7.3 g 4–5 ×/day.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 2b, 2c, 2d. Not recommended for long-term use, especially in hyperthyroids. Commission E reports thallus not approved

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