海藻
- ENG
- Seaweed
- LATIN
- Sargassum
| Medicinal Group | Phlegm resolving medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried alga of Sargassum pallidum (Turn.) C. Ag. or Sargassum fusiforme (Harv.) Setch. (Fam. Sargassaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | bitter, salty; cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Kidney, Stomach |
| Actions | To soften hardness and dissipate binds, eliminate phlegm and dissipate nodulation, and induce urination |
Family
Sargassaceae
Part used
Alga
Indications
Goiter, scrofula, swelling and pain of the testes; edema
Research Findings
- Various compounds extracted from a range of seaweeds have been shown to eradicate or slow the progression of cancer.[1]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Moussavou G, Kwak DH, Obiang-Obonou BW, Maranguy CA, Dinzouna-Boutamba SD, Lee DH, Pissibanganga OG, Ko K, Seo JI, Choo YK. (2014). Anticancer effects of different seaweeds on human colon and breast cancers. Mar Drugs. , 12(9):4898-911. doi: 10.3390/md12094898.
