{"product_id":"purple-irish-moss","title":"Purple Irish Moss","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Irish Moss (\u003cem\u003eChondrus crispus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e | Dietary Supplement, Whole Dried Seaweed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGathered from Ireland's rocky Atlantic shores, where it is known as carrageen, Irish moss sustained families during the Great Famine of the 1840s and was simmered into milk puddings and traditional remedies for coughs. The tradition crossed to the Caribbean, where sea moss drinks are still a beloved tonic. This red seaweed is rich in soothing carrageenan and naturally occurring iodine and minerals. Human research on whole Irish moss is limited; most studies are preclinical.*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY IRISH MOSS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support a soothed throat and digestive tract*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides naturally occurring minerals, including iodine*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support normal, healthy thyroid function*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support healthy-looking skin*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Atlantic \u003cem\u003eChondrus crispus\u003c\/em\u003e, in its purple form*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO MAKE SEA MOSS GEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse well, then soak 1 oz dried moss in cool water for 12–24 hours until it swells. Rinse again and blend with about 1 cup fresh water until smooth. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Take 1–2 Tbsp gel daily in smoothies, tea, or food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTip: In Ireland, carrageen was simmered in milk with a little sugar to set a soft pudding called blancmange.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINGREDIENTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish moss (\u003cem\u003eChondrus crispus\u003c\/em\u003e), whole dried\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains naturally occurring iodine. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you have a thyroid condition, take thyroid medication or blood thinners, or are pregnant or nursing. Do not exceed suggested use. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbs Oils and Things","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":47110587908143,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/5455\/6719\/files\/1000058442.jpg?v=1793744460","url":"https:\/\/herbsoilsandthings.com\/products\/purple-irish-moss","provider":"Herbs, Oils and Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}