昆布
- ENG
- Kelp or Tangle
- LATIN
- Laminariae Thallus Eckloniae Thallus
| Medicinal Group | Phlegm resolving medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried thalline of Laminaria japonica Aresch. or Ecklonia kurome Okan. (Fam. Laminariaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | salty; cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Kidney, Stomach |
| Actions | To soften hardness and dissipate binds, eliminate phlegm and dissipate nodulation, and induce urination |
Family
Laminariaceae
Part used
Alga
Indications
Goiter, scrofula, swelling and pain of the testes; edema
Research Findings
- Short-term dietary supplementation with kelp significantly increases both basal and poststimulation thyroid-stimulating hormone. [1]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Clark CD, Bassett B, Burge MR. (2003). Effects of kelp supplementation on thyroid function in euthyroid subjects. Endocr Pract. , 9(5):363-9.
