Lithothamnium is an alga that occurs in the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It can become a bed for miles, covered by a pink layer of live algae. In Ireland and England, this alga has been harvested for centuries to enrich agricultural land. It particularly improves acidic soils. Nowadays pure lithothamnime is added to milk, which does not necessarily mean that it makes the milk healthier. Every year, 500,000 tons of lithothamnium are mechanically pumped up, dried and ground for consumer use or to enrich land for agricultural purposes.
Only the pink foliage is used from this plant. This pink algae mainly contains many minerals. The plant contains the most calcium. It also has magnesium , iron , sulfur, copper, manganese , zinc and iodine. The disadvantage of using algae is that they can be loaded with heavy metals; after all, the seas and oceans are heavily polluted by capitalist exploitation of our planet. That is why only pure algae is used for phytotherapeutic application.
==Special Precautions of Lithothamnium calcareum==
Some seaweeds, such as Lithothamnium, may contain amounts of iodine, so people with thyroid problems should be careful.
*For a clear mind
*Good for the muscles
*Cosmetic Use : Lithothamnium can be an ingredient in masks, creams, lotions, soaps, gels and shampoos for the purpose of improving skin circulation. The general skin vitality is increased and it promotes the elasticity of the skin. It is used against wrinkles. Nutrient deficient skin can be enriched by this magenta-pink algae. It can balance both dry and oily skin and is also a remedy for brittle and dull hair.
*Against stomach acid : Heartburn should not be taken lightly. They can lead to inflammation of the esophagus and these can lead to the deadly disease of esophageal cancer. Calcium carbonate in Lithothamnium prevents excessive stomach acid formation. The acid secretion is buffered so that it has no nasty consequences. This makes this pink mineral-rich algae an excellent phytotherapeutic agent for the following indications that are related to stomach acid:
**Hyperacidity, pyrosis or excessive stomach acid, burning sensation in the stomach,
**Reflux or acid regurgitation,
**Reflux esaphagitis or heartburn, inflammation with burning sensation in the esophagus,
**Hiatus hernia or stomach rupture with possibly acid regurgitation,
**Gastritis or stomach lining.
* against calcium deficiencies : Calcium deficiencies are difficult to catch as people are more likely to have a calcium surplus from drinking excessive milk. In addition, many vegetables contain calcium. However, some people eat so poorly that they develop a calcium deficiency, or drink too much milk which causes calcium deficiencies as a calcium excess triggers the body to withdraw calcium from the bones. When calcium is consumed in combination with other minerals, it is healthy and vitalising, remineralising. In phytotherapy , medicines are given to measure; not every remedy is suitable for everyone. A herbalist can decide to prescribe Lithothamnium for the following indications:
**muscle cramps
**Mineral deficiencies, calcium deficiency
**Chronic fatigue
**Gingivitis
* as adjuvant : An adjuvant is a substance that supports the healing power of other herbal remedies without itself having healing power against the specific condition for which the agent to be supported is used. In addition to medicinal power, lithothamnium has synergistic powers in the sense that it helps the medicinal effect of other medicinal plants to work better. Lithothamnium is used as:
**Adjuvant in arthritis,
**Adjuvant in osteoarthritis,
**Adjuvant in tendonitis,
**Adjuvant to Sciatica.
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