Sea Moss is a general term that is used to describe a few types of seaweed, such as Eucheuma cottonii or the genus Gracilaria, different species of seaweed that is commonly referred to as Jamaican Irish Moss or just Sea Moss which grows in warm water regions.

 This is not the same seaweed as Irish Sea Moss which is scientifically known as Chondrus Crispus. Which grows in cold water regions such as Ireland.

The “Sea Moss” that is mentioned online is Chondrus Crispus, which all articles are referring to when you read them. However 99% of the companies selling Sea Moss are NOT selling Chondrus Crispus, they are selling poor quality Gracilaria which may actually be detrimental to your health.

Sea Moss (Euchema & Gracilaria) is generally grown on ropes in the warmer oceans such as Vietnam and St. Lucia.

Whilst Irish Sea Moss only grows naturally along the coast in cooler waters such as the Atlantic Ocean around Ireland and parts of Europe.