Sea Moss (Irish Moss)
Chondrus crispus
A mineral-rich, mucilaginous seaweed used as a soothing demulcent for coughs, gut, and skin, and a vegan gel.
Traditional use (european-folk, african-diaspora): A mineral-rich, mucilaginous seaweed used as a soothing demulcent for coughs, gut, and skin, and a vegan gel.
A mineral-rich, mucilaginous seaweed used as a soothing demulcent for coughs, gut, and skin, and a vegan gel.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A mineral-rich, mucilaginous seaweed used as a soothing demulcent for coughs, gut, and skin, and a vegan gel.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Contains iodine (thyroid caution) and can carry heavy metals; moderate intake of tested product.
- Thyroid disease without advice
- Uncertified product
Contains iodine (thyroid caution) and can carry heavy metals; moderate intake of tested product.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.