Herbal Tincture / liquid Extract 50 ML Bladderwack

Bladderwack (Kelp) name is applied to several seaweed species.

(Fucus vesiculosus)

50 ml Tincture 1:1 liquid extract

Ethanol 23 %

Herbal Actions:

• Weight reducing –
• Thyroid stimulant –
• Demulcent

Indications/Prescribing:

Obesity associated with iodine deficiency.

Thyroid conditions resulting in iodine deficiency.

Rheumatic conditions including arthritis.

Myxedema (condition resulting from advanced hypothyroidism)

Lymphaenoid goiter (most likely simple type resulting from iodine deficiency rather than exophthalmic type, which indicative of hyperthyroidism.

Contraindications:

Hyperthyroidism, pregnancy, lactation, and cardiac problems associated with hyperthyroidism.

Warning and Precautions:

None required.

Use in pregnancy and lactation:

Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.

Interactions: 

Bladder Wack may interact with thyroid replacement therapies(thyroxine).

Side effects:

Kelp (species undefined) has caused transient hyperthyroidism (estimated iodine intake 2.8 to 4.2 mg/day and raised levels of thyroid stimulating hormone.

Dosage:

4.5 to 8.5 ml of 1:1 liquid extract daily

Recommended dose 30 to 60 ml liquid extract per week.