What is Sea Moss?

What is Sea Moss?

  • Seamoss has 92 out of 102 vitamins and minerals. Resolves phlegm, soothes and moistens the lungs.
  • Amazing solution as a Cold and Flu’s remedy and prevention. Supports the immune system and helps build immunity.
  • Guards against fats and cholesterol, with a mild anti-coagulant effect on the blood. Including calcium chloride that acts as a heart and glandular detoxifier and balancer.
  • The gelatine substance (carrageenan) treats peptic and duodenal ulcers. With the addition of treating chronic lung diseases.
  • It has been proven to help the prevention of cognitive disorders, such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s,Depression and many other neurodegenerative diseases.
  • As well as being Anti-inflammatory.

 

  • Due to this, studies have shown that those who consume Seamoss on a regular basis, may have a less likely chance of cancer.
  • The Caribbean Sea has 700 different types of micro algae, some of the large algal classes is seaweed. (Also known as Gracilaria)
  • It can be found in Jamaica, St Lucia and Grenada. However has been known to grow in Central and South America, Asia and the African continent. Due to increase of minimal growth, cultivation is becoming harder.
  • Despite presumption, Seamoss metals are balanced enough for it to be safe to drink. It only slightly differs from Irish Moss (Chrondus Crispus).
  • Enjoyed by many, including English Speaking culture all around the world.
 
References:
  • Consumption of Seaweeds and the human brain. Cornish, Critchley and Mouritsen (2010)
  • www.Bioseahealth.com
  • Chemical and Mineral Composition of Six Potentially Edible Seaweed Species of Yucatan. Robledo and Pelegrín. (1997)
  • An Investigation into the Potential for a Commercial Mariculture of a Seamoss. Smith, Jean and Nichols.
  • The Marine Algae of Jamaica. Chapman (1961, 1963)
  • Bioactive compounds in foods: their role in preventing cardiovascular disease and cancer. Kris-Etherton, Hecker, Bononame, Coval, Binkski, Hilpert, Griel and Etherson. (2002)
 
Short points:
  • Stimulates collagen and elasticity.
  • Hydrating.
  • The activity of the biocompounds has been linked to good health for many years.
  • Seaweeds are macroalgae, ‘kelp’ is the Latin word.

Some ways to use:

Hot water and lemon: 1) Boil kettle, chop up 1 lemons. 2) Squeeze the juice of one half into mug. 3) Chop the rine off the other and pop into mug. 4) 2 teaspoons of seamoss into mug. 5) Pour in hot water. Add honey if you desire a sweeter taste 6) Give it a good mix and drink.
Tea: 1) Boil kettle, pick your desired tea bag. 2) Pop into the metal or reusable teabag of your choice and place into a mug. 3) Pour the water into the mug, let brew and either take out or leave bag in at your discretion. 4) Add two teaspoons of Seamoss into mug. 5) Give it a good stir and drink.
Skin/hair masque: 1) Get a towel and a small bowl. 2) Spoon the masque into the bowl. (Do not use your fingers. This will cause bacteria to form) 3) Put the Seamoss directly onto your face or hair from the bowl in a generous amount. 4) Leave for 20 minutes for face. As long as you wanted with hair. 5) Rinse or wash out.
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