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English translation: Red Seaweed / Lithothamnium calcareum


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Spanish term or phrase:litotamo
English translation:Red Seaweed / Lithothamnium calcareum
Entered by: Simon Bruni
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08:52 Jan 20, 2011
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Science - Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-)
Spanish term or phrase: litotamo
Hello. From a catalogue for natural health and beauty products used at spas (Spain). This particular product is a slimming body wrap with green tea:

"Composición: té verde, avena, patata y litotamo."

Going into UK English.

No more context I'm afraid.

Thanks for your help

Simon
Simon Bruni
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:10
Red Seaweed – Lithothamnium calcareum
Explanation:


Lithothamnium Calcareum

The reports states that the red seaweed, Lithothamnium calcareum increases bone mineral density and helps relieve pain and stiffness among those with moderate to severe arthritis.
http://genistein.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/health-log-new-blo...

This sedimentary red alga lives on sea bed and can be found abundantly on Brittany coasts.
http://www.agrimer.com/en/algues/3-red/15-lithothamnium-calc...

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Impressive nutrient density

Spirulina and Lithothamnium contain a record amount of more than 4.000 natural vital substances, among them are:...

http://www.wellstar-company.com/Lithothamnium-Calcareum.2951...

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- or "red algae", but I would include the scientific name Lithothamnium calcareum too.

Active Substances and Properties

The positive effects of seaweed products are significant. Aromantic stocks a range of Seaweed raw materials and products for spa treatments that contain Lithothamnium calcareum and Laminaria digitata for external use on the skin. Sourced directly from small producers on the west coast of
http://www.aromantic.co.uk/seaweed.htm
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Rachel Fell
Local time: 06:10
Grading comment
Thanks everyone :)
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2Red Seaweed – Lithothamnium calcareum
Rachel Fell
3 +1lithothamne
peter jackson
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check spellingliz askew

  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
lithothamne


Explanation:
http://www.aromaticlife.com/products.html?page=categories/in...

peter jackson
Spain
Local time: 07:10
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Charles Davis: Maybe add "algae", just to calm the apprehensions of those wondering what on earth it is?
21 mins

neutral  liz askew: I do not believe it has the "n" in it.
1 hr
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51 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Red Seaweed – Lithothamnium calcareum


Explanation:


Lithothamnium Calcareum

The reports states that the red seaweed, Lithothamnium calcareum increases bone mineral density and helps relieve pain and stiffness among those with moderate to severe arthritis.
http://genistein.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/health-log-new-blo...

This sedimentary red alga lives on sea bed and can be found abundantly on Brittany coasts.
http://www.agrimer.com/en/algues/3-red/15-lithothamnium-calc...

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Note added at 54 mins (2011-01-20 09:46:18 GMT)
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Impressive nutrient density

Spirulina and Lithothamnium contain a record amount of more than 4.000 natural vital substances, among them are:...

http://www.wellstar-company.com/Lithothamnium-Calcareum.2951...

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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-01-20 11:47:49 GMT)
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- or "red algae", but I would include the scientific name Lithothamnium calcareum too.

Active Substances and Properties

The positive effects of seaweed products are significant. Aromantic stocks a range of Seaweed raw materials and products for spa treatments that contain Lithothamnium calcareum and Laminaria digitata for external use on the skin. Sourced directly from small producers on the west coast of
http://www.aromantic.co.uk/seaweed.htm

Rachel Fell
Local time: 06:10
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 24
Grading comment
Thanks everyone :)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  liz askew: I will vote for this one. http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Lithotamnium calcareum seaw...
1 hr
  -> Thank you Liz :-)

agree  Muriel Vasconcellos
1 day14 mins
  -> Thank you Muriel :-)
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Reference comments


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Reference information:
Lithotame (Lithotamnium calcareum) seaweed products, buy Lithotame ...
Lithotame (Lithotamnium calcareum) seaweed, Find complete details about seaweed from ALIDRYS. You may also find other seaweed products or Seaweed suppliers ...
www.alibaba.com › ... › Food & Beverage › Seafood › Seaweed - Cached

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Celtic-Cal - €24,95 : NUTRISANA Advanced Therapy!, Glucosamine ...
Of all sources of calcium, it is lithothame that has the lowest lead content. Indeed, it is seaweed of exceptional purity. ...
nutrisanaeurope.com/euzenshop/index.php?main_page=index... - Cached

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http://www.aromaticlife.com/products.html?page=categories/in...


lithothamine algae,

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BIO CREAM de L'Atelier Cosmetique, madri | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
27 Apr 2010 ... ·Extractos de algas (ulva lactuca, litotamo) riquisimos en minerales y oligoelemetos..que devuelven a la piel los nutrientes indispensables ...
www.flickr.com/photos/15449390@N06/4559535305/ - Cached

liz askew
United Kingdom
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 78
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