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Chondrus crispus (Irish Moss)

botanicals

definition

botanical name(s): Chondrus crispus

synonyms: Irish moss, carrageenan, seaweed

part(s) used:

qualities:

affinities:

actions:

dosage:

» powder: 5 - 10 g

» tincture: 4 - 8 ml.

therapy:

toxicity: 0

» carageenan has been noted to have an anticoagulant effect

» tumor-promoting activity for colorectal cancer exists: following ingestion, viscosity changes may occur, increasing the period of exposure to co-carcinogens (Keeler and Tu, p. 274)

constituents:

footnotes

Keeler, R.F., and Tu, A.T. 1983. Handbook of Natural Toxins. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.

raquo; tumor-promoting activity for colorectal cancer exists: following ingestion, viscosity changes may occur, increasing the period of exposure to co-carcinogens (Keeler and Tu, p. 274)

constituents:

footnotes

Keeler, R.F., and Tu, A.T. 1983. Handbook of Natural Toxins. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.

ew York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.