Irish moss carraghan

Irish moss or carraghan is nothing more than the industrial name for two varieties of red seaweed that are common in the coastal waters of Ireland, the North Atlantic, and the Far East and Kola Peninsula. Irish moss carraghan or Chondrus crispus belongs to the red algae family Rhodophyceae.

Among the people, such names as rock or pearl moss, as well as cartilaginous algae, have been assigned to the Irish moss carragene. All parts of the Irish moss or carraghan plant have found widespread use both in the food and medical industries and in the manufacturing industries. Like many other edible seaweed species, Irish moss has a number of unique characteristics that allow the plant to be used in treatment and, importantly, in the prevention of some fairly serious diseases.

In Chinese folk medicine, the unique natural properties of carraghan algae have been used for millennia. It is worth emphasizing especially that carraghan stands out not only for its distinctive beneficial, but also nutritious properties. Red algae carragene has long been eaten and classified as a dietary food.

The chemical composition of the plant, which contains a huge number of useful compounds, will most eloquently tell about the benefits of Irish moss carragene for the human body. The vitamin-mineral composition of carraghan algae contains the entire alphabetical line of vitamins. In addition, Irish moss carragene is enriched with phosphorus, choline, zinc, iron, as well as manganese, selenium, potassium and sodium.

Most often, carragene is used in the pharmacological production of drugs. In the algae-based food industry, carragene produces a gelling agar-agar compound, which is used in the production of many confectionery products and sweets. Irish moss occupies a special place in the cosmetics industry.

Extract obtained on the basis of algae is used as an active component in the composition of creams for face, hands, as well as body. Irish moss is used in the treatment of diseases of the skin of the human body such as psoriasis, as well as eczema. Based on the scientific research carried out, the useful properties of carragene algae were identified, which allow the use of plant extracts in the production of anti-cancer drugs.

In addition, carragene algae have antiviral and anti-inflammatory abilities. In traditional medicine, Irish moss or carragene is used as a laxative, as well as a medicine that has a positive effect in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as respiratory organs. Carragene extracts are actively used in the production of medicines, as well as infusions. Often, Irish moss is used to produce medicinal salts for baths.