Agar Agar
Agar Agar Powder (Gelidiella acerosa)
Latin Name: Gelidiella acerosaCommon Names: Agar Agar Powder
Starwest is pleased to bring Agar Agar powder as part of our large selection of organic wholesale spices and herbs. Agar Agar, powder, which is also called Gelidiella acerosa, Agar Weed and Red Algae, has laxative properties that make it ideal for treating constipation. Agar Agar powder is usually employed with Cascara when atony of the intestinal muscles is present. It does not increase peristaltic action; its action is mechanical and analogous to that of the cellulose of vegetable foods, aiding the regularity of the bowel movements. (Please note: take Agar Agar powder with at least 250 ml of liquid; contraindicated in bowel obstruction.)
