 Dulse
Goddess gifts from the sea
Sea
vegetables are among the most delicious and nutritious of the earth’s
bounty. Dulse (Palmaria
palmata) is a red
seaweed which grows abundantly in the North Atlantic Ocean. Its beauty
lends this plant to craft projects, crafted paper and dried
arrangements. Its
nutritional value is beyond compare.
Dulse
has a mild seafood flavor, slightly salty and delicious. It provides more
than 100% of the daily amount of Vitamin B6, 66% of Vitamin B12, a days
supply of iron and fluoride and it is relatively low in sodium and high
in potassium. Dulse supplies many of the essential elements needed for
the body’s balance.
On
the spiritual side, Dulse is a feminine plant, ruled by the Moon. Its
element, of course, is water. In magical lore and use, Dulse is added to
drinks to induce lust ;) and encourages harmony when sprinkled around
the home. In sea rituals, it is thrown in to calm the spirits of the
seas.
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