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| Herba sargassii | |||
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| Name | |||
| Sargassum | |||
| Biological Name | |||
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Herba sargassii |
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| Other Names | |||
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Sargassum, seaweed, hai zao |
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| Parts Used | |||
| Whole plant | |||
| Remedies For | |||
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Antifungal, anti-parasitic, antihypertensive, expectorant, diuretic, regulates the thyroid, lowers cholesterol levels This herb is used to reduce swollen lymph glands, various lumps, and nodules, especially in the neck, associated with goiter, scrofula, or tuberculosis. It is also used in formulas for fluid retention and as an expectorant. Traditionally, it has been used for hernia pain and pain in the testes. |
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| Dosage | |||
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6-15 grams. |
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| Safety | |||
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Sargassum should not be used by those with coldness due to spleen and stomach deficiency. |
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