Bladderwrack
King’s American Dispensatory, a classic source of Western botanical medicine written in 1898 by Harvey Wickes Felter, M.D. and John Uri Lloyd, Phr. M., Ph.D., has some interesting comments on the actions of this perennial seaweed. They mention it in regard to its function in helping to maintain body weight within a normal range and for its overall support to the endocrine system. It has been used by herbalists to support a healthy endocrine system and to support healthy function of the thyroid gland in particular, due to its naturally rich Iodine content.
What is Bladderwrack Used For?
Traditional Health Benefits of Bladderwrack
What is Bladderwrack Used For?
Traditional Health Benefits of Bladderwrack
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