Irish Moss Extract

Species Name: Chondrus crispus

Also Known As Irish moss or carrageen moss, little rock, Pearl moss

Irish moss extract comes from red algae that grows extensively along the rocky portions of the Atlantic coastline against both North America and Europe.

The plant in nature is very soft and does vary in color from a green yellow to red. It can also get a dark purple/brown color.

The plants are small and the branches grow in a fan shape. It is used in foods as well as for its medicinal qualities.

Home Remedies Using Irish Moss Extract:

Benefits of Irish Moss Extract:

The herb was first used heavily during the middle of the 19th century, when the Irish potato famine occurred. The moss was then treated as food and eaten by those desperate to find healthy foods for consumption. The moss has been used by the poor as a food source for hundreds of years.

The extract from Irish moss comes from the entire plant. When used as an extract, it works well as an antibiotic and mucilaginous. The benefits of using this extract stem specifically from the iodine and vitamins and minerals contained within it.

In terms of its medicinal benefits, Irish moss extract works well as a tonic, which can help with digestive as well as lung problems. For those who have hypothyroid, a condition in which the thyroid is under productive, the use of Irish moss extract can be helpful. It has been used to treat tuberculosis and bronchitis throughout history, as well as intestinal problems.

Those who suffer from ulcers may benefit from this extract. When used as a gel, it works to coat the insides of the gastrointestinal tract to ease the burn from acids that many with ulcers face. In addition to this, it works to flush out any parasites or bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract as well.

This moss also works well as a laxative, as a treatment for chapped skin and as a treatment for a sore throat.

Side Effects of Irish Moss Extract:

In most cases, this seaweed plant has few, if any, side effects. When consumed as food, some people may have allergic reactions to it.

It can lead to diarrhea if too much is consumed and dehydration if the diarrhea is not properly cared for.