Common Name.- Cochayuyo, gigartina, red marine algae, red seaweeds.

Cientific Name.- Chondracanthus chamissoi.

 

Traditional Use:

 The popular knowledge and traditional use in Peru and Chile ascribe several properties and applications to 'cochayuyo' and other marine algae (some of which have been scientifically confirmed):

• Justified use in human diet because they contain vitamins, minerals, and other elements rare in common daily foods.

• High percentage of minerals salts, such as iodine, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron. Highly esteemed since ancient times as an iodine source.

• High content of vitamin C.

• Dietetic food due to the presence of a group of carbohydrates called carrageenans, which provide no caloric value.

• Due to its carrageenans, they are also used in the treatment of peptic ulcers, digestive tract irritation, and in cases of diarrhea and dysentery.

• Anti-inflammatory effects. Utilized for coughs, chest disorders, chronic bronchitis or emphysema, and goiter.

• They can also depress blood pressure in human atherosclerosis.

 

Recommendations:

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use when pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.