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BLADDERWRACK

BLADDERWRACK		(Fucus vesiculosis)
Other Names	Arame, Cutweek, Kelp, Kombu, Seawack.
Description	Bladderwrack has a strong foul odor when fresh, but baking it deodorizes it. Do not use kelp collected close to shore as it may be contaminated by industrial pollutants. Kelp is best bought commercially.
Classification	Moist
Taste	Salty
Balance Yin/Yang	Cool
Humor
Uses/Applications	Use Bladderwack for thyroid deficiencies as a metabolic stimulant, and for rheumatic conditions. Use the oil for arthritic joint pain and rheumatism.
	Infused Oil		Use externally for arthritis joint pain and rheumatism.
	Infusion		Can be used in a weight reduction program, especially if linked to a slow metabolism, however this is not an easy method of weight reduction.
	Tablet/Capsule		Used as a metabolic stimulant for an overactive thyroid.
	Tincture		Take for thyroid deficiencies and as a gentle metabolic stimulant for rheumatic conditions.
Combinations	None.
Constituents	Mucilage, Iodine, Volatile Oil.
Action	Metabolic Stimulant, Nutritive Thyroid Tonic, Anti-Rheumatic, Anti-Inflammatory.
Food Values	Iodine, Vitamin E.
Part Used	Thalli.
Collection	Collect healthy specimens from the ocean rather than from beaches where toxins may be present.
Preparation	*Infused Oil*		Take 500 gr. dried Bladderwack and macerate. Place in 500 ml. sunflower oil overnight, then heat in a water bath for 2 hours. Strain and use.
	*Infusion*		Pour a cup of boiling water onto 2 Tsp. Thalli. Infuse for 10 minutes. Take two times per day.
	*Tablets*		Take 3 - 6 tablets per day.
Growing Directions	Bladderwack is not grown as it is found in the ocean.
History	In the 18^th Century Iodine was isolated by distilling the long ribbons or Thalli. The herb was used extensively to treat goiter the swelling of the thyroid related to lack of iodine. In 1860 it was claimed to be a thyroid stimulant that could increase the metabolic rate and counter obesity. Over the years several varieties of the seaweed have been used therapeutically.
Additional Information	1. Studies at McGill University show Bladderwack protects against toxic heavy metals. 2. It also has some ability to interfere with bacteria.
Cautions	1. Bladderwack is at risk of heavy metal pollution so do not collect it where levels of Cadmium or Mercury are known to be high.
Magick Information	There is no magical value.

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