Irish moss or “sea moss from other Caribbean Islands” or carrageen moss. It is not a true moss. Irish carraigín, is a species of red algae which grows abundantly along the rocky, parts of the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America and the Caribbean along the coral reefs. In its fresh condition this protist is soft and cartilaginous, varying in color from a greenish-yellow, through red, to a dark purple or purplish-brown. The principal constituent is a mucilaginous body, made of the polysaccharide carrageenan, which constitutes 55% of its dry weight. The organism also consists of nearly 10% dry weight protein and about 15% dry weight Irish moss contains 92 of the 102 minerals that our bodies need, along with Vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K. It is especially rich in calcium and iodine, as well as containing potassium iodide and potassium bromide, selenium, zinc and natural silica. Not only is it very beneficial to the bones, joints and skin, helping to main
Great for weight loss
Because Irish moss is gelatinous it can be used to quell hunger, this makes it great for weight loss as well as digestion. It coats and protects the stomach and intestiIrish moss for energy irish moss energizes the body and is used in the Caribbean as an aphrodisiac to
increase energy and libido. Because it’s so mineral rich it is possible for one to survive on only Irish moss for prolonged periods of time. The Irish relied on it as a
Other Benefits
Irish Moss may help to:
* Remove mucus from the body and lungs.
* Mitigate the treat colds coughs or respiratory illness.