Kelp   

Kelp also known as Bladerwrack

Parts used: whole plant. Constituents: mucilage, mannitol, volatile oil, potassium, iodine, and many other minerals Main uses (this will be quite large..) medical: colds, fractures, psoriasis, goiter, kidneys, diabetes, general tonic, obesity, heart problems, eczema, glands, builds blood vessals, menopause, hypoglycemia, constipation, dry skin, prostate/adrenal/pituatary/thyroid, colitis, cold hands/feet, slow nail growth, neres, arteries, nausea, morning sickness, brittle hair, skin ailments, anemia, fat hips, arthritis/rheumatism/joints (interior and exterior), fatigue, cancer, pregnancy, bursitis, hot flashes. many of these are cause by low iodine levels, which kelp is extremely high in. Kelp also helps transmit minerals in the body. For pain relief and to lower inflamation for arthritis, use an external compress and plaster.

Other: in great amount, kelp ash can be use in soap and glass making. It is also used as a thinking agent in food.

Kelp is a water plant, so never goes into submission as it generally thrives where the water temperature is high enough to sustain life

How to prepare: You can make an infusion of kelp. Also if you own a mortar and pestle you can grind it up and use it in pill form

--Jasper 23:00, 15 November 2006 (PST)

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