Seaweed has multi-branched, re-brown, translucent ribbons and fronds that can reach lengths of up to 1 m (3 ft). In the late autumn and winter, it bears spherical fruit.
History & Folklore
Agar is frequently employed in food preparation as a thickening agent. Still, its most pervasive use is in scientific research, where it is used as a culture medium for cultivating microorganisms on Petri dishes.
Habitat & Cultivation
The Pacific shores of China, Japan, and South Africa are home to agar. It can grow up to 30 meters (100 feet) below sea level. Commercial harvesters use rakes to remove plants from ledges and rocks. After 6 hours of boiling in sulfuric acid, the cleaned seaweed produces agar, solidifying to form a jelly.
Uses
Laxative Stimulates bowel activity, take with 8 oz. water.
Weight loss May be used for appetite suppressant.
Parts used
Seaweed extract Agar is extracted from Gelidium and Gracilaria seaweeds,
Key Actions
Constipation
Weight loss
Constituents
polysaccarides
gelidium
gracilaria
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6 page 215.
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