FUCUS COMBIPLANT
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FUCUS COMBIPLANT - Bioserum
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O FUCUS LAMINARIA COMBIPLANT - Bioserum
FUCUS vesiculosus L.
A REMEDY FOR THYROID
Common name:
Fucus, sea oak, bladderwrack, vesicular seaweed, kelp vejoso
Scientific Name:
Fucus vesiculosus L., the Greek "fucus = algae " and "vesiculosus"by the air charged bladders that keep it afloat.
Family. Fucáceas
Habitat:
On rocks, cliffs, beaches of the Atlantic and Mediterranean waters colder. You can take several days out of water by secreting a mucus that protects it from drying and sun. To withstand the cold temperatures of the waters it inhabits, contains principles antifreeze properties that allow you to hold while the water around them freezes. In some very cold areas, such as the North Sea, is one of the few habitats where communities can develop large marine crustaceans and molluscs.
Due to overexploitation has been subjected to nitrification and the sea, which has reduced the entry of light in water, is a plant that has seen decreasing their communities in recent times, especially those living in water deeper.
Features:
/ Description:
Seaweed up to 100 cm in length. Talo-shaped flat plates constantly forking and flotatorias vesicles grouped in pairs along the midrib. Dark brown or olive green with bright gold extremes when in the water, almost black in a little while to pick it up. Reproductive receptacles located at the ends of the blades.
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Components:
- Acids:
alginic, ascorbic acid, arachidonic, Fucino, lauric, myristic, oleic and stearic acid. (Plant)
- Fucoidan (Plant)
- laminarin (Plant)
- Lutein
- Chlorophyll
- Mucilage (Plant)
- Protein (Ground)
- Mannitol (plant)
- Lutein (Plant)
- Sodium
Vitamins:
niacin, riboflabina, thiamin, vitamin C.
Minerals:
Aluminum, arsenic, bromine, calcium, zinc, chromium, cobalt, phosphorus, iron, mercury, magnesium, lead, potassium, selenium, silicon, iodine. (Plant)
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF FUCUS
Traditional use:
This algae has traditionally been used in Eastern countries, especially in China, mainly to treat hair loss and to increase sexual desire. Has also been used as a source of calcium and iodine in places where these minerals are deficient in the human diet. Fucus along with other algae, such as kelp, is one of the main components of the kelp, a plant product that is made ??from different brown algae. This product has been publicized in the Western world as a remedy for many diseases, which has led to a proliferation of sales and at the same time, a fierce debate between its defenders and detractors.
Internal use
- Hypothyroidism:
Bladderwrack is a plant rich in iodine, with content that can reach up to 0.1%. Among other functions, iodine is part of the thyroid gland need to make this work well. The malfunctioning of the thyroid is responsible for the appearance of hypothyroidism and goiter. Fucus was indeed the main source in the discovery of iodine in the early nineteenth century and has since been used as a stimulant of the thyroid. Besides iodine, Bladderwrack contains vitamin C and vitamin B - both are very useful to regulate thyroid function, and tyrosine, a nonessential amino acid involved in the formation of many hormones.
The application of this plant in the treatment of this disease is an ongoing controversy. While many specialists believe that natural medicines derived from this alga are suitable for natural thyroid treatment, conventional medicine considers the effects of this plant in this disease are very small and, in contrast, the dangers and contraindications of it are so high that not justify its use.
In any case it is recommended that people who want to try this remedy for the treatment of hyperthyroidism do so only with the authorization and prescription. (Take this seaweed preparations sold in pharmacies and specialty stores. The usual dose is usually about 650 mg daily of powdered extract of this plant) should be used only standardized products that come from a reliable source. Do not collect wild plant and take the iodine content of which can be very variable and may inadvertently exceed the recommended dose. Moreover, when the algae collected along the coast, there is always the possibility of confusing them with other toxic plants can be quite similar or contaminated with toxic heavy minerals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, etc.
In any case it is recommended that people who want to try this remedy for the treatment of hyperthyroidism do so only with the authorization and prescription. (Take this seaweed preparations sold in pharmacies and specialty stores. The usual dose is usually about 650 mg daily of powdered extract of this plant) should be used only standardized products that come from a reliable source. Do not collect wild plant and take the iodine content of which can be very variable and may inadvertently exceed the recommended dose. Moreover, when the algae collected along the coast, there is always the possibility of confusing them with other toxic plants can be quite similar or contaminated with toxic heavy minerals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, etc....
- Obesity:
Traditionally this plant has been used as a supplement for weight loss treatments. Do not forget that, by stimulating the thyroid, the metabolism increases so that the person concerned of overweight "burn more fat" and get a weight reduction.
- Cellulite:
For the same reason this plant is recommended for the treatment of cellulite.
- Fluid retention:
Many current diuretic preparations containing this plant together with other diuretic plants. It was considered that the increase in metabolism along with their potassium content helps eliminate fluid retention.
- Gout and arthritis:
The removal of fluids help to improve the joints of gout or arthritis.
- Constipation:
Its high content of mucilage, a type of soluble fiber, facilitates the expulsion of faeces and keeps the feeling of fullness, while avoiding the occurrence of constipation.
- Power absorption:
Bladderwrack is rich in alginic acid and sodium alginate. These components have the ability to absorb large amounts of liquid, turning into a soft paste or gel and mucosa. The properties of this paste are industrially take advantage of both Fucus and other algae in the food industry as thickeners in the manufacture of ice cream, cakes or other foods. Fucus medicinally capacity to increase in size is used to treat certain conditions such as:
- Heartburn:
fucus medicinal preparations, once ingested, are capable of absorbing excess stomach acid in the stomach so it is sometimes used to treat heartburn or gastric reflux is very common in patients with hernia hiatus.
- Cholesterol:
This pasta is also able to "wrap" cholesterol in the digestive tract by decreasing its absorption into the bloodstream and expelled through the feces.
- Feeling of hunger:
the ability of preparations of this plant to increase its size gets "fill"the stomach, eliminating hunger and desire to binge eating, as recommended by some nutritionists for obesity treatment or for bulimia.
Animal studies have shown a considerable loss of fat when used extracts of this plant. In the case of its application to people seems to be that weight loss occurs only when the specific person was affected by obesity caused by the malfunction of the thyroid, while in other cases, losses are children. Many nutritionists believe that there are much safer preparations for constipation, cellulite, gout, arthritis, heartburn or cholesterol and can take other diets without resorting to fucus. In any case it is recommended that, before starting treatment with this plant, to increase metabolism consult your doctor.
External use
Skin:
Used externally, iodine and selenium provide fungicidal properties. Iodine also provides antibacterial properties with vitamin C, lauric acid, polyphenols and chlorophyll. His wealth gives astringent mucilage and vulnerary. This determines the fucus is useful in treating skin diseases like eczema, cuts or sores that have difficulty healing. (Clean the affected area with the decoction of two tablespoons of dried plant per cup water)
Contraindications:
- There should be prepared for this plant in combination with other medications for hypothyroidism or with other drugs that contain iodine. Combination of both could trigger hyperthyroidism.
- Not to be administered with other hormonal drugs.
- Do not use this plant to people who are taking blood thinning medications.
- Its use in combination with other diabetes medicines may decrease too much sugar levels in the blood.
- Not to be administered in pregnant or lactating.
Toxicity and interactions
- The contents of a number of toxic chemicals makes many consider this herb as too dangerous for use as a medicinal plant. Among the harmful substances that can cause chemical poisoning are:
- Cadmium
- Lead
- Mercury
- Arsenic
- Given the power of fucus blood plasticizer, its use in combination with other plants that have similar properties could lead to bleeding body.
- The prolonged intake of preparations containing fucus may decrease the absorption of iron.
- Excessive iodine intake can result in some manifestations of acne.
- In some people it can cause diarrhea or vomiting.
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