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Nettle & Bladderwrack Mineral Balance
A mineral-focused herbal blend combining nutrient-rich nettle leaf with bladderwrack seaweed. It has a green, earthy and mildly marine flavor. Best positioned as a nutritional wellness tea rather than a treatment for mineral deficiencies.
Traditionally used for
Fatigue, Water retention
Potential benefits
Provides minerals and trace nutrients, antioxidan, urinary wellness, refreshing herbal support
Ingredients
Nettle leaf, bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) thallus, lemon peel, spearmint leaf
Origin
Europe, North America
How it is traditionally prepared
1 tsp blend/8 oz water, steep 8–10 minutes. 1 cup daily, with attention to the supplier's iodine content; only drink occassionally.
Cautions and who should avoid it
Iodine levels in bladderwrack can vary significantly and excessive iodine can affect thyroid function. Nettle may have diuretic effects and may interact with medications. Avoid with thyroid disorders unless professionally guided.
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