Medicinal Plants : Herba sargassii

Name

Biological Name

Herba sargassii
Sargassum

Other Names

Sargassum, seaweed, hai zao

Parts Used

Remedies For

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.

Dosage

6-15 grams.

Safety

Sargassum should not be used by those with coldness due to spleen and stomach deficiency.