Karengo Seaweed Mineral Compress
compress
Ingredients
Conditions addressed
How to use
Apply a small amount to the affected area 1β2Γ daily. Patch-test on a small area of skin first.
- A traditional compress made from Karengo seaweed extract, Warm water, Sea salt, Aloe vera.
- Prepare in small batches and store in a cool, dark place.
Interactions & contraindications
Karengo seaweed extract
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding β insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 β therapeutic dosage not established
- Thyroid disorders β may interfere with levothyroxine and other thyroid medications
Processed by the liver
Watch for: Any medication that is also processed by liver enzymes (ask your pharmacist β this includes many common prescriptions)
Can alter how quickly the body clears certain medications, raising or lowering their effective dose.
May have a diuretic effect
Watch for: Diuretic medications and lithium
Additive fluid loss can affect electrolyte balance and change how the body clears lithium.
Warm water
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding β insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 β therapeutic dosage not established
- Thyroid disorders β may interfere with levothyroxine and other thyroid medications
Processed by the liver
Watch for: Any medication that is also processed by liver enzymes (ask your pharmacist β this includes many common prescriptions)
Can alter how quickly the body clears certain medications, raising or lowering their effective dose.
May have a diuretic effect
Watch for: Diuretic medications and lithium
Additive fluid loss can affect electrolyte balance and change how the body clears lithium.
Sea salt
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding β insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 β therapeutic dosage not established
- Thyroid disorders β may interfere with levothyroxine and other thyroid medications
Processed by the liver
Watch for: Any medication that is also processed by liver enzymes (ask your pharmacist β this includes many common prescriptions)
Can alter how quickly the body clears certain medications, raising or lowering their effective dose.
May have a diuretic effect
Watch for: Diuretic medications and lithium
Additive fluid loss can affect electrolyte balance and change how the body clears lithium.
Aloe vera
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding β insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 β therapeutic dosage not established
Diuretics, digoxin
Oral aloe (especially the latex) has a laxative/diuretic effect that can worsen potassium loss.
Diabetes medications
May enhance blood-sugar-lowering effects.