Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosis)

Parts used: Whole plant, which is a common seaweed
Properties
Adaptogen, antibiotic, anti-hypothyroid, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, blood tonic, diuretic (mild), endocrine gland stimulant, nutritive, laxative, metabolic stimulant, stimulates the circulation of lymph
Primary nutrients
One of the richest sources of minerals (micro-nutrients) chiefly copper, iodine, manganese, silicon, sodium, sulphur, zinc
Bladderwrack, or Kelp, has proved most useful in the treatment of underactive thyroid glands and goitre.  Through the regulation of thyroid function there is an improvement in all the associated symptoms.  Where obesity is associated with thyroid trouble, this herb may be very helpful in reducing excess weight.
Bladderwrack has a reputation in helping the relief of rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis, both used internally and as an external application upon inflamed joints.
Bladderwrack is a gentle metabolic stimulant, and useful in fatigue and convalescence.

Primary Applications

Convalescence
Endocrine gland stimulant
Fatigue/general debility
Glandular ailments
Goitre, simple
Lymph, stimulates circulation
Metabolic stimulant
Obesity, of low thyroid function
Rheumatism
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rickets
Thyroid, underactive

Secondary Applications

Body heat, increases
Diuretic, mild
Externally, joint pain
Laxative
Listlessness
Nutrition, faulty