08ME29 - Seaweed Materia Medica Update 2009 Medicines from the Earth Modern research has confirmed the

Modern research has confirmed the healing properties of seaweeds as antiviral

probiotics

which can all have significant effects in cardiovascular disease

neti pots or gargles can be an effective therapy for common ailments such as burns

Lycopus and other herbs are discussed

08ME29 - Seaweed Materia Medica Update 2009 Medicines from the Earth Modern research has confirmed theSpeaker: Ryan Drum. Discussion includes the use of fucoidan from brown algae for wound and surgical trauma; red algal polymers for respiratory ailments; thyroid and other hormonal effects of seaweed; and external seaweed treatments for muscle and joint pain.