Dried Kelp (Kun Bu)

Alias:
Kelp, Kun Bu, Seaweed, Kombu

Properties:
Salty, Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

• Kelp has the effects of softening and dispersing lumps, promoting urination and reducing swelling, clearing heat and detoxifying, and moistening the intestines for constipation.
• Modern research shows that kelp is rich in various minerals, especially iodine, and is beneficial in promoting thyroid function. It has therapeutic effects on hyperthyroidism and iodine-deficiency goiter.
• The polysaccharides and selenium in kelp possess antioxidant and anti-aging properties, helping to slow down the aging process and protect cells from free radical damage.
• Kelp helps to clear heat and detoxify, making it effective in treating conditions caused by damp-heat, such as edema, phlegm accumulation, and swelling.
• Its ability to soften and disperse lumps is useful in treating swellings in areas such as the neck and chest, including lymph node enlargement and mammary gland hyperplasia.
• Kelp also has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, aiding in the relief of symptoms caused by infections.
• It is suitable for the adjunctive treatment of symptoms such as edema, goiter, constipation, rheumatoid arthritis, swelling, and lymph node enlargement.