Botanical Name: Fucus vesiculosus
Common Names: Rockweed, Red Fucus, Black Tang, Rock Wrack, Sea Oak
Type: Cut & Sifted | Wildcrafted | Organic
Origin: North Atlantic Coast

🌿 Overview

Bladderwrack is a nutrient-dense, iodine-rich brown seaweed that has been used for centuries across cultures as a natural remedy and culinary addition. Found along the rocky shores of the Atlantic and Pacific, Fucus vesiculosus grows in abundance and is celebrated in traditional European, Indigenous, and Asian medicine systems for its powerful effects on thyroid function, skin health, metabolic support, and detoxification.

Packed with minerals such as iodine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron—as well as antioxidants like fucoxanthin and phlorotannins—bladderwrack offers a potent combination of trace nutrients and phytochemicals that nourish from within.

✅ Key Benefits of Bladderwrack

1. Thyroid Function & Iodine Support
Bladderwrack is one of nature’s richest sources of iodine—a trace mineral essential for the production of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4). These hormones regulate metabolism, body temperature, cognitive function, and reproductive health. Bladderwrack may help balance both hypothyroidism and goiter caused by iodine deficiency.

2. Metabolic Support & Weight Balance
Thanks to its ability to stimulate thyroid hormone production, bladderwrack supports healthy metabolism. While not a fat-burning herb on its own, its contribution to metabolic function and cellular activity may support weight regulation.

3. Skin Healing & Collagen Protection
Topical and internal uses of bladderwrack have been linked to improved skin elasticity, hydration, and collagen formation. It contains fucoidan and alginic acid—polysaccharides shown to reduce the breakdown of collagen and elastin in aging or damaged skin. Studies show it may help reduce cellulite appearance and accelerate wound healing.

4. Antioxidant & Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Bladderwrack contains polyphenols and marine antioxidants, such as phlorotannins and fucoxanthin, which scavenge harmful free radicals and reduce oxidative stress. These compounds may support cardiovascular health, reduce inflammation, and protect against chronic diseases.

5. Digestive & Detox Support
The alginic acid in bladderwrack forms a gel-like substance in the digestive tract, soothing the gut lining and aiding in toxin elimination. It also supports gut flora and acts as a gentle bulking agent, supporting regularity and colon health.

6. Rich Source of Trace Minerals
In addition to iodine, bladderwrack contains bromine, zinc, iron, sodium, and vitamins A and C—critical for immune health, skin, brain function, and red blood cell formation.

🫖 Traditional & Contemporary Uses

• Bladderwrack Tea: Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried bladderwrack to hot water and steep 10–15 minutes. Drink once or twice daily for thyroid and metabolic support.

• Culinary Use: Sprinkle into soups, seaweed salads, or savory dishes as an alternative to salt or bouillon.

• Topical Applications: Infuse into oil or add to bath soaks, facial masks, or skin serums for anti-aging and healing benefits.

• Capsules or Powders: Popular in supplement form as part of thyroid and mineral formulas.

🧪 Herbal Profile

• Flavor: Earthy, Bitter, Unflavored, Salty, Fishy

• Energetics: Cooling, Moistening

• Plant Characteristics: Edible, Cold Hardy, Fast-Growing

• Part Used: Whole plant (cut & sifted)

• Constituents: Iodine, fucoidans, phlorotannins, alginic acid, vitamins A & C, sodium, potassium

🌍 Sourcing & Sustainability

Our bladderwrack is wild-harvested from pristine North Atlantic shores, air-dried, and minimally processed to preserve its phytochemical integrity. Sustainably foraged and hand-cut, it meets rigorous standards for purity and marine safety.