Kelp Or Tangle, Kelp, Tangle
Laminariae Thallus Eckloniae Thallus, Thallus Laminariae, Thallus Eckloniae
Kun Bu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Salty; cold

Part(s) used

Dried thallus

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To eliminate phlegm, soften hard masses and dissolve lumps, and to cause diuresis.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Goiter and tuberculosis, scrofula, bleeding, painful swollen testes, phlegm-rheum and edema, prevention of cataracts.