Seaweed
Sargassum
Hai Zao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; salty; cold

Part(s) used

Algae

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To soften indurated mass, to eliminate phlegm and dissipate modulation, and to induce diuresis.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. prevent and treat hypothyroidism caused by deficiency of iodine.2. its aqueous infusion can lower blood pressure and inhibit the growth of trichophyton.3. causing atrophy of mammary gland and decreasing milk secretion.