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Medicinal Properties of Irish Moss

By Anthony Langstone, courtesy of New Land Magazine During the potato famine of 19th century Ireland, Irish moss saved thousands of people from starvation. Also known as carrageen moss (meaning moss of the rock in Irish), it is named after the coastal town of Carragheen in southeastern Ireland. It is also found on the northern ...

March 30, 2022

Audrey Wang

Seaweed along the waterline at the beach.

The Numerous Benefits of Irish Moss

Irish moss is a type of seaweed that has been in use in Ireland for centuries. According to local folklore, it was once carried by travelers for protection and was considered to bring good luck. The benefits of this moss include its use as cattle fodder, mattress stuffing, and treatment for medical conditions like pneumonia ...

February 2, 2020

Raven Montmorency