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Besides suspected aphrodisiac qualities, seaweed has been used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. It is said to cure headaches, fatigue, and the common cold. Seaweed is even said to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, glaucoma, tuberculosis, arthritis, and worm infestations. Once dried, transforming the plant into liquid form is the most popular method of seaweed preparation.

Boil a couple ounces of the dried seaweed until reduced to a thick soup

Place in a blender with ice
Add evaporated and condensed milk to taste
Dash of fresh nutmeg, cinnamon, crushed peanuts (optional) and vanilla

It's wonderful stuff but bear in mind this is a specific sort of seaweed not found everywhere.