Dulse Leaf, or Palmaria palmata, is a red sea vegetable that is harvested in the cool waters of the Atlantic coast of North America and also along the shores of Ireland and Norway during low tides from the rocks on which it grows. Its fronds grow in tidal areas on rocks, shells, and the larger, longer, brown seaweeds. Harvested Dulse Herbs are then allowed to sun dry on stones, or alternately a series of nets are placed above the stones. The Dulse Leaves are placed on the nets to dry quickly due to the radiant heat coming from the stones, yet at the same time achieving good air circulation while drying. Palmaria palmata, which is also commonly called dillisk, water leaf and red algae, is a sea vegetable that is native to Scotland, Ireland, northern France, Iceland, Canada and Greenland.

Dulse Leaf offers a lot of nutrition from this sea plant, and in years past these herbs were used in times of low food and as an animal fodder. A good source of potassium, iron, vitamins B6 and B12. Dulse is an excellent source of phytochemicals and minerals, and a superior source of iodine.

PARTS USED

The entire plant, dried and cut.

TYPICAL PREPARATIONS

Added to food in the form of dried flakes or powder for a slightly salty flavor, can be drunk as a tea. It is also suitable as an extract or capsule. Dulse may be included in soup, salad and stew recipes for a nutrient boost. Dulse can be eaten raw, roasted, fried, dried, or as a thickening agent for soups.

TEAS

Atlantic Dulse is an ingredient in our Radiation Detox Tea and Radiation Detox Tea Extract.

COMMON NAME

Standardized: dulse
Other: dillisk

BOTANICAL NAME

Palmaria palmata (L.) Kuntze
Plant Family: Palmariaceae

MEDICAL MEDIUM RESOURCE

Read more on Dulse and other foods that heal the thyroid at www.MedicalMedium.com as well as the Medical Medium recipe for a heavy metal detox smoothie that includes dulse.

PRECAUTIONS

Specific: Seaweeds contain naturally high levels of iodine. This product is harvested from the sea. May contain occasional shell fragments. Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to fish or shellfish.

General: Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. This tea is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.