Tang
Latin name: Fucus vesiculosus
Synonyms: Brown algae, bladderwrack
Common names: Moss wrack, sea oak
Plant description
Brown algae are in Atlantic and on the North and Baltic Sea coasts frequently. They form up to a meter long, narrow leaves, branched with a distinct midrib. The air-filled bubbles are mostly arranged in pairs.
Plant parts used medicinally
The leaves, harvested with trawls and dried.
ingredients
iodine in the form of organic salts, bound to protein. Slimes, polyphenols.
Medicinal effect and application
In the past, seaweed was used against Thyroid disease as a consequence of Iodine deficiency. To reject is the Use as a slimming aid by increasing the metabolism.
Side effects
A possible side effect are Restlessness, Palpitations and insomnia because of a Hyperthyroidism.
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