Condition
Treatment Support
expectorant
Application
tea
Irish Moss
(Chondrus crispus)
Also know as Carageenan
Botanical Information
A brown seaweed with a cylindrical base and a flat, forked frond in a fan shape.
Working with Irish Moss
Part(s) Used
Thallus
Herb Forms
Bulk herb for decoctions.
Irish moss is used to treat bronchitis and coughs, as it is both an expectorant and demulcent herb. Its soothing properties also make it useful for gastritis, ulcers, and kidney and bladder ailments. Irish moss is often included in skin lotions as a skin softening agent.
Irish Moss has a taste of SALTY and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
Use caution with thyroid imbalances such as goiter because of high iodine content.
Conditions treated with Irish Moss
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
demulcent
Application
tea
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
