Fucus vesiculosus
Natural History.
Sea Kelp
General.
A remedy for obesity and NON-TOXIC GOITRE; also exophthalmic. Digestion is furthered and flatulence diminished. Obstinate constipation; forehead feels as if compressed by an iron ring. Thyroid enlargement in obese subjects.
Relationship.
Compare: PHYTOL.; THYROIDINE; BADIAGA; IODIUM.
Dose.
Tincture, five to sixty drops three times a day before meals.