By virtue of its high iodine content (0.02-0.1% -more than half is organically bound to proteins or amino acids), This herb-food of the sea (seaweed) is thought to stimulate the thyroid gland, thus increasing basal metabolism. It appears to assist the problem of lipid balance associated with obesity. Bladderwrack contains relatively high amounts of minerals as well as a number of polysaccharides of several types, and Polyphenols. Besides being anti-obesic, and thus an excellent and prudent component of weight loss formulas, it has therapeutic qualities of being thyroactive, antirheumatic and demulcent. Also used historically for arteriosclerosis and digestive disorders. Also, Bladderwrack has important intestinal and cardiovascular cleansing qualities because it contains fucodin and bromine iodine occurring naturally in its chemical structure. Topically applied, it is an effective agent against skin irruptions, scaling, dry flaking, and aids in cleansing the pores.Also used as a Homeopathic or used simply as a micro-nutritional (botanical). (Homeopathic potencies accredit their strength and efficacy to the electromagnetic signatures of the original substrate; these are scientifically created dilutions and succussions of medicines such that generally not even a molecule of the original substrate or medicine is present in the medicine). As a Homeopathic or used simply as a micro-nutritional, it has demonstrated effectiveness against the following symptomology: "This remedy is highly spoken of in the reduction of obesity." (Blackwood) -"A remedy for obesity and nontoxic goitre...Digestion is furthered and flatulence diminished. Obstinate constipation; thyroid enlargement in obese subjects." (Boericke). "A remedy for obesity and nontoxic goitre...thyroid enlargement in obese subjects. Digestion is furthered, flatulence diminished" (Boericke).