Bladderwrack Fucus vesiculosus & F. distichus

Liquid extract of dried fertile thallus.

Actions: Nutritive alterative. Contains significant levels of dietary iodine.

Uses: Under-active thyroid and associated sluggish metabolism, obesity, atonic uterine tissues and menstrual irregularity; tonic for torpid person, with cold, clammy skin. Relieves irritation and chronic inflammation of bladder.

Cautions: Avoid or moderate use in hyperthyroid (over-active thyroid gland).

NOTE: Atonic means relaxed; without normal tone or tension.

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