Bladderwrack

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 19.10.2021

Synonym(s)

alga vesiculosa; fucus quercus marina; fucus vesiculosus

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Fucus vesiculosus, the bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is a species of algae from the brown algae family (Fucaceae) widely distributed along the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean (especially the North Atlantic, also in the North and Baltic Seas). see also under Algae

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: during a calorie-restricted diet for weight reductionESCOP
: unprocessed

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

Not suitable for children and adolescents under 18 years, not during pregnancy and lactation.

Caution in case of allergy to one of the ingredients

Ingredient(s)This section has been translated automatically.

0.4-0.1% iodine, 0.015% bromine, beta-carotene, carotenoid dyes such as fucoxanthin, xanthophyll, up to 30% alginic acid, up to 60% fucoidans (mucilage).

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Naturopathic: Fucus Vesiculosus is the parent plant of Fucus: Tang (DAB9). Dried algae are used in thalassotherapy.

Cosmetics: Fucus vesiculosus extract, the extract of bladderwrack is used in various cosmetic formulations.

Pharmacy: Bladderwrack is used for the extraction of alginates.

Authors

Last updated on: 19.10.2021

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles