Irish Moss
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Botanical Name |
Chondrus crispus |
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Family |
Gigartinaceae |
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Other Names |
Carrageenan, carragheen |
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Habitat |
North Atlantic coastal regions |
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Description |
Seaweed Purple/brown flat stalks usually 5-15cm/3-6in. Cylindrical base |
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Native to |
Europe, North America |
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Parts Used |
Whole seaweed |
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Harvesting |
Throughout year |
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Actions |
Antitussive, demulcent, expectorant, nutritive |
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Constituents |
Up to 80% mucilage, carrageeans, iodine, bromine, iron, mineral salts, vitamin A, B1 Polysaccharides |
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Respiratory |
Bronchitis |
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Digestive |
Gastritis |
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Other Uses |
Jellies |