Irish moss
Irish moss
This species of moss is found in rocks by the sea west of Ireland, and also of England and Scotland. Listed in the trade as curruscante; twisted, horny - looking mass, which swell slowly in cold water, and
almost
dissolved in boiling water. Contains
a
large amount of mucilage
rubber
- like, with small amounts of starch and other substances. The mucilage is
a
beautiful jelly, and is quite nutritious.
The decoction is made macerated half an ounce of moss for ten minutes in warm water, then boiling fifteen minutes in three pints of water, hard, sweeten to taste, and seasoned with
lemon
and some spices. This can drink freely. When used mainly for food, milk is due to replace the water.
The jelly is made using two ounces of moss to three pints of water, adding half
a
pound of sugar, milk and when it is used instead of water,
a
nice white and light delicacy is produced.
Used Part.
The algae complete.
Active Principles.
Abundant mucilages (80%) carrageenan. Mineral salts.
Drug Action.
Demulcent (anti - inflammatory, protector of the mucous membranes) Saciantes, reduces the
intestinal
absorption of fat and carbohydrates, laxative, immunostimulant, antitussive.
Indications.
Flu
, colds,
pharyngitis
, laryngitis,
bronchitis
,
emphysema
,
asthma
.
Gastritis
, gastric ulcers, constipation. Adjunct in the treatment of
overweight
,
hyperlipidemia
and
diabetes
.
Contraindications.
Do not prescribe dosage forms with
alcoholic
content for oral administration in
children
under two years or consultants in the process of
alcohol
addiction
.
Side Effects.
A
bowel can interfere with absorption of minerals, vitamins and other medications, if administered at the same time.
Caution / Poisoning.
In
diabetic
patients, controlling blood glucose, the possibility of being required to adjust the dose of
insulin
or oral agents.
Take into account the
alcohol
content of the extract fluid from the dye and syrup.
Galenica forms / Dosage.
Decoction:
one tablespoon per cup of dessert. Boil 5 minutes, two or three cups
a
day.
Fluid extract (1:
1) 30 - 50 drops, one to three times
a
day.
Tincture (1:
5) 50 - 100 drops, one to three times
a
day.
Syrup (3 to 10% extract fluid) often associated with other plants chest: one to five tablespoons
a
day.
Bibliography.
Bézanger - Beauquesne, L; Pinkas, M; Torck, M. Dans la Plantes Les Thérapeutiques Moderne. 2. Paris: Maloine, 1986, pp. 133 - 4.
Bézanger - Beauquesne, L; Pinkas, M; Torck, M; Trotin,
F
. Medicinal plants of temperate Regions. Paris: Maloine, 1980,
p
. 16.
Bruneton, J. Elements of Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy. Zaragoza: Acribia, 1991,
p
. 27.
Paris, RR; Moyse, M. Summary of Matter Médicale. Take I. Paris: Masson, 1986, pp. 355 - 7.
Trease, GE; Evans, WCh. Farmacognosia.
México
D
.
F
. Interamericana - MacGraw - Hill, 1991,
p
. 387.
Van Hellemont, J. Compendio de Phytothérapie. Bruxelles: Asociación Pharmaceutique Belge, 1986, pp. 167 - 8.
La descripción:
la Orden
Natural
, Algaceae. CHONDRUS Género: Trunda cartilaginosa, Serena, aplastada, casi cilíndrico en la base, dichotomously dividió.
C
. crispus: Trundas gruesas, tres
a
diez pulgadas de largo, en Segmentos en forma de cuna, estrecha, profundamente Hendido; el Malvado de márgenes, casi córneo cuando seca, de un color
marrón
- violáceo profundo, llegando
a
ser un sucio amarillento - blanco cuando secado.
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