Edible [[SeaweedFile:Fucus vesiculosus.jpg|thumb|Alt=Fucus vesiculosus|350px|left|Fucus vesiculosus]]<br>Other names : Fucus vesiculosus, Black-tang, Bladder,Bladder fucus,Sea wrack, Blasen-tang, Brown algae, Common seawrack, Cut weed, Dyers fucus, Fucoidan,Black tang, Rockweed, Kelp-ware, Quercus marina, Cutweed,Blasentang, Seetang., Blaaswier<br>See also :*[[Seaweed]]*[[Fucoidan]]* [[Iodine]]
Bladderwrack is perennial that matures on the northern coasts of the Atlantic & Pacific oceans, the North and Baltic seas and is often washed up on beaches after storms.It is a common algae in the shape of long ribbons, about 1 meter long and 5cm across, leathery, shiny, brownish-green or light yellow in colour.The main stem of bladderwrack, called as the thallus, is used for various treatment. The frond at the bottom is fan-shaped, narrow & strap-shaped , the rest flat and leaf-like in shape, wavy, many times parted into 2 with erect divisions contain a strong, broad, compressed midrib running to the apex.
Bladderwrack or Fucus vesiculosus is a type of seaweed or brown algae that grows along the northern Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United states and the northern Baltic coast of Europe, according to the University of Michigan Health System. Bladderwrack is used in alternative medicine to treat health conditions such as constipation, heartburn, hypothyroidism, iodine deficiency and diarrhea. UMHS states that bladderwrack is generally safe, but does have some side effects and risks.
==Special Precautions of Bladderwrack==
*Acne : Bladderwrack contains high levels of iodine, which can aggravate acne in some people, according to UMHS. People who have a history of acne should not consume bladderwrack.
*Allergy : If you are allergic to iodine you should not consume bladderwrack due to its high levels of iodine. Allergy symptoms such as breathing difficulties, rash, swelling of mouth or tongue, rapid pulse or flushing after ingesting bladderwrack should be addressed by a medical provider immediately.
*Other Side Effects and Risks : Bladderwrack may cause low blood sugar, rash, stomach pain, bruising or increased bowel movements, according to the Huntsman Cancer Institute University of Utah. HCI also states that if you have a bleeding disorder, kidney disease, blood clots, nerve disorder and diabetes or have suffered a stroke that you should not consume bladderwrack.
==The benefits of Bladderwrack areProperties==As a herbal remedy, bladderwrack has been used for traditional cosmetics, treatments for headaches , ulcers,asthma, cough, hemorrhoid, boils, goiters, stomach ailments, urinary problems, decreasing the incidence of tumors.The Vietnamese use bladderwrack as meal in various ways: pickle with sauce or with vinegar,raw as salad & vegetable, relish or sweetened jellies & also cooked for vegetable soup. Bladderwrack contains moderate quantity of phosphorus, selenium, manganese and zinc and small amounts of vitamins A, C, E and G.But have a high content of several minerals such as iodine,sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, silicon & iron and high in some B-complex vitamins. Properties
*Antibacterial.
*Antioxidant.
*Anti-obesic.
*Anti rheumatic.
*[[Demulcent.]]
*Gentle metabolic stimulant.
*Adaptagen.
*Anti-inflammatory.
Uses and ==Health Benefitsand Uses of Bladderwrack==As a herbal remedy, bladderwrack has been used for traditional cosmetics, treatments for headaches , ulcers,asthma, cough, hemorrhoid, boils, goiters, stomach ailments, urinary problems, decreasing the incidence of tumors.The Vietnamese use bladderwrack as meal in various ways: pickle with sauce or with vinegar,raw as salad & vegetable, relish or sweetened jellies & also cooked for vegetable soup. Bladder wrack provides abundant minerals, nutrients and trace elements; ten to twenty times the amount found in land-plants. Animals grazed on land fertilised with seaweed have benefited from healthier skin, hooves and coat and with cattle there is an increased milk production. Bladderwrack contains moderate quantity of phosphorus, selenium, manganese and zinc and small amounts of vitamins A, C, E and G. But have a high content of several minerals such as iodine,sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, silicon & iron and high in some B-complex vitamins.
*Bladderwrack has an advantage to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis & rheumatism , both used as an external & internal application upon inflamed joints.It has great benefit to cure active thyroid glands & goiter. This plant may be very useful to mitigate the excess weight,Where obesity is combined with thyroid problem.
*Bladderwrack may decrease the blood cholesterol levels in the body possibly due to its fiber content and binding action.It enhance stamina by allowing cells to consume energy efficiently.Ebb irritation due to presence of putrefaction.
*Bladderwrack have a toxic action on some strains of E. coli & all strains tested of Neisseria meningitidis. It have fucoidan that inhibits the growth of some unfriendly bacteria and viruses.
*Bladderwrack is an antioxidant, which reduces free radicals known to trigger breast cancer cell growth.
* bladderwrack Bladderwrack does appear to regulate female sex hormones in a similar manner to soy. The seaweed can be considered as a safe replacement for soy products.==Main Combinations==Big appetite : [[Konjac]] + Bladderwrack + [[Green Coffee]]
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