Seaweed
Other Names : Marine Algae
Marine algae, more commonly known as seaweeds, come in all shapes and sizes. Algae are not plants, even though they sometimes look like them. The classification system of algae can be confusing, as the classification schemes change as we learn more about them. Interestingly, although they are all referred to as algae, the red, green and brown algae are classified into three different kingdoms: the protists, chromists and Plantae, respectively. The algae all have cell wall structures and are capable of photosynthesis like our plants on land.
1) Brown Algae
2) Red Algae
3) Green Algae
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Harvested from the abundant depths of the ocean, Seaweeds or Sea Vegetables offer a tremendous range of therapeutic possibilities both as medicine and within cosmetics. A little dried seaweed each day in food provides a simple and economical way for people to enjoy the numerous benefits Seaweed provides. They may be found in many salt scrubs, bath salts, and creams. Mountain Rose Herbs works directly with several harvesters on the Pacific Coast who gather our seaweed by hand. Strict emphasis is always placed on the sound and sustainable harvesting of these precious ocean resources. Some of our most popular seaweeds are :
