Jamaican Irish Moss Drink Benefits

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Irish Moss or Sea Moss boiled with Linseed (flaxseed) is a favorite drink of most Jamaicans. Irish Moss is usually referred to also sea moss, carrageen moss, Irish Sea Moss or Jamaican Irish Moss.

Where to buy Irish Moss or Sea Moss?

 Irish Moss can be purchased in the market, supermarket or sometimes depending on which community you live in someone may be selling it. (Remember I told you about the influx of different cultures well Irish Moss was brought to Jamaica by the Irish).  In my community a Rastaman rides past on his bicycle from time to time and sells fresh Irish Moss and Linseed. Personally, I prefer to prepare my own drink. However, it can be bought already prepared in a tin like this one that most people drink.
Jamaican Irish Moss 

If you are overseas then you can buy Irish Moss online at Amazon.


Benefits of Irish Moss?


But, really though what are the benefits of Irish moss? Well, if you subscribe to the view that the body is electric then Irish Moss if the charge. It is electric food! Electric or not, Irish Moss builds the body and is an excellent source of magnesium, calcium, iron. In Jamaica, Irish moss is used as an aphrodisiac. Yes, most ‘gummy’ foods in Jamaica are right up that street. Many persons say that it can also cure male impotency. Not only that but the Irish Moss drink can relieve many conditions such as coughs, tuberculosis, any intestinal problems, and even bronchitis.  The Irish Moss drink is high in iodine and so helps to remedy ailments of the thyroids. 

Mainly though, Jamaican Irish moss is used to boost the body. Iris Moss is used especially if someone is recovering from a long bout of sickness, for growing children, or to bring the body back into hormonal balance.

See Part Two: How To Prepare JAmaican Irish Moss



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