Ahoy there sailors!
Ecklonia Maxima, is a species of
Kelp that is found in the Southern Oceans and is most prevalent along the
Southern Atlantic Coast of Africa. This form of Kelp is crucial to the life of
Abalone (Perlemoen) and due to its strong rubbery sell structure which enables
it to thrive in the violent wave actions of the South Atlantic Coastline the
plant has high levels of organic gels within its tissues.
In addition to these gels the plant also has large numbers of vitamins,
minerals, enzymes and Amino acids. One of the unforeseen benefits is the amount
of iodine Ecklonia Maxima has. The benefit of this Iodine is it helps balance
our thyroids an organ that gives us a sense of well-being and can have an
impact on your weight and energy.
Eklonia Maxima has sometimes been
referred to as the miracle plant’, it contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5,
Vitamin C, Folic acid, it has minerals such as Boron, Cobalt, Copper, Fluoride,
Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum and Zinc. Truly it packs a healthy punch!
Now before you all start running
out on the coast picking our Kelp, please be aware you need a permit to do
this, contact Whale Coast Conservation for further details on this.
Kelp
has a direct influence on the growth of not just Abalone but other marine life
along our coast. There is a far easier way than harvesting your own Kelp to get all of the benefits and that is via capsule. There are a few varieties of these available of the shelves of health stores around the world, but please be on the look out for impostors pretending to be the real deal. If ever you find yourself in Hermanus and you want the best advice pop into Willow Health Shop at Astoria Village.
One of the biggest exponents to the use of Kelp is of course
our famous Whale Crier who blows his Kelp horn regularly during Whale Season
(June-December). You can see this because he has such healthy lips! Have a look
next time!
Wish you all plain sailing until we meet again same place, same time!
