fucus vesiculosus

common name	kelp, seawrack
contains	B vitamins, gla, hormones, iodine, vitamin E
family	fucaceae
native habitat	ocean
used to treat	kidney ailments, obesity
comments	Bladderwarck is a sea vegetable that is used as the principle agent in cures for obesity. It is also said to clean out the kidneys and to tone up the system. It is one of the best sources of natural iodine and trace elements. It stimulates the thyroid and pituitary gland to produce growth hormones. Dissolves cellulite by washing out old fat in cells.