Latin Name: (Fucus vesiculosus)
Family: Kelp

Constituents:

Seaweed native to the coastlines of Britain,
Europe and North America.
Olive-Brown in colour.

Rich in mucopolysaccharides including algin and mannitol, carotene and zeaxanthin; phenolic compounds; inorganicsalts of iodine, bromine and potassium; calcium; sulphur; zinc; iron; magnesium.

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Used in the treatment of underactive thyroid, goitre and overweight related to these conditions. Reputed to be helpful in relieving rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis when taken internally and when used externally on inflamed joints.