Botanical Index No. 555

Irish Moss

chondrus crispus

Medicinal Actions

Antiaggregant, Antiinflammatory, Antitussive, Catabolic, Edemagenic, Expectorant, Gastroprotective, Hypotensive, Immunosuppressant, Laxative, Secretolytic

Primary Conditions Treated

Demulcent Secretory Adenopathy Bronchosis Catarrh Cholecystosis Cold Constipation Cough Cystosis Debility Diarrhea Dysentery Dyspepsia Eczema Enterosis Epistaxis Fatigue Gastrosis High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Inflammation Mucososis Nephrosis Phthisis Psoriasis Respirosis Tuberculosis Ulcer

General Dosage

Few sources list dosages; 1.5/cup alga tea.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. No hazards with oral administrations, but injections can trigger problems. The mucilage in Irish Moss swells when it contacts liquid, forming a mucilaginous coating that protects the stomach lining, reduces gastric secretions, and promotes healthy, bulky stools. The mucilage also protects mucous membranes in respiratory ailments. Carrageenan is hypocholesterolemic, and proinflammtory if injected.

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