Irish Moss 75g
Irish Moss 75g (Chondrus crispus) from Pharma Germania is a premium dried sea vegetable traditionally used for general wellbeing and herbal preparations.
R159.00
Pharma Germania Natural Products Irish Moss contains dried Chondrus crispus, a red seaweed traditionally harvested from the rocky Atlantic coastlines of Europe and North America.
Irish Moss has a longstanding history as both a food ingredient and traditional herbal preparation. When soaked or simmered in water, its naturally occurring carrageenan polysaccharides create a mucilaginous texture that accounts for its traditional use as a soothing demulcent.
Traditionally, Irish Moss has been used to support throat and respiratory comfort, particularly where a soothing preparation is desired. Its mucilaginous properties have also contributed to its traditional use for digestive and gastrointestinal comfort.
As a food ingredient, Irish Moss can provide natural thickening and textural properties to selected recipes.
Irish Moss is a marine botanical and can naturally contain iodine, but the iodine concentration can vary considerably. A specific iodine content should therefore not be assumed unless verified for the individual product batch.
Key Benefits
- Traditional soothing demulcent
- Supports throat and respiratory comfort
- Traditionally used for digestive comfort
- Provides naturally occurring mucilaginous polysaccharides
- Naturally contains carrageenan-type polysaccharides
- Traditionally used as a nutritive marine botanical
- Naturally contains marine minerals
- Can be used as a natural thickening ingredient
- Suitable for traditional food and herbal preparations
- Dried whole-seaweed format
- 75g pack
Why Choose Pharma Germania Irish Moss?
Irish Moss is distinctive for its naturally occurring carrageenan-type polysaccharides, which develop a thick, mucilaginous consistency when appropriately prepared with water.
This property explains both its traditional use as a soothing respiratory and digestive botanical and its culinary use as a natural thickener.
Irish Moss is also frequently promoted online as a particularly rich source of numerous minerals. While seaweeds can contain a broad range of minerals, their precise mineral and iodine composition depends on species, growing environment and processing. Specific nutrient quantities should therefore not be claimed unless supported by an analysis of this product.
Key Ingredient
Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)
Chondrus crispus is an edible red seaweed belonging to the Gigartinaceae family.
Naturally occurring constituents may include:
- Carrageenan-type polysaccharides
- Mucilaginous polysaccharides
- Naturally occurring marine minerals
- Iodine in variable amounts
- Other naturally occurring seaweed compounds
Traditional applications include:
- Throat comfort
- Respiratory wellness
- Soothing demulcent support
- Digestive comfort
- General nutritive support
- Culinary thickening
These applications reflect traditional food and herbal use and do not establish Irish Moss as a treatment for respiratory, gastrointestinal or thyroid disease.
Ingredients
- Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)
Directions for Use
Prepare according to the directions on the current Pharma Germania Natural Products packaging or as directed by an appropriately qualified healthcare practitioner.
As exact soaking, preparation and serving instructions have not been supplied for this product, these should not be inferred.
Irish Moss may be used in appropriate traditional food preparations where its natural thickening properties are desired.
Suitable For
- Traditional throat comfort
- Respiratory wellness
- Traditional demulcent preparations
- Digestive comfort
- Marine botanical preparations
- Culinary preparations
- Natural thickening applications
Warnings & Precautions
Irish Moss is a seaweed and may naturally contain iodine. The iodine concentration of this product has not been supplied and should not be assumed.
Individuals with thyroid disease, including hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, should consult a healthcare practitioner before regular or medicinal use.
Seek professional advice before use if taking thyroid medication or iodine-containing supplements.
Consult a healthcare practitioner before medicinal use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, particularly where total dietary iodine intake is uncertain.
Seaweeds can accumulate minerals and other substances from their growing environment. Product-specific mineral, heavy-metal or contaminant levels should not be assumed without appropriate testing.
Do not use Irish Moss as a substitute for prescribed treatment for thyroid, respiratory or gastrointestinal conditions.
Seek medical assessment for persistent breathing difficulties, swallowing problems, unexplained digestive symptoms or other ongoing concerns.
Keep out of reach of children.
Product Information
- Brand: Pharma Germania Natural Products
- Product: Irish Moss
- Botanical Name: Chondrus crispus
- Common Names: Irish Moss, Carrageen Moss
- Plant Part: Whole Seaweed / Thallus
- Pack Size: 75g
- Form: Dried Seaweed
- Uses: Traditional Herbal / Food Preparation
- Primary Focus: Throat, Respiratory & Digestive Comfort
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep the packaging tightly closed between uses.
