Fucus, Kelp, Kun Bu 昆布
Bladderwrack
Kun Bu (TCM)
Kun Bu (TCM)
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Fucus spp.
Notes on Pharmacognosy, Otto Augustus Wall, 1902 |
Fucus nodosa
English Botany, Sowerby, 1799 |
Botanical name:
Fucus spp;
F. vesiculosis, F. serratus, F. nodosus
Parts used:
Thallus (whole plant); Carbonised Plant
Temperature & Taste:
Cold, dry. Salty
Classification:
P. Clears Hot Phlegm
Fucus spp;
F. vesiculosis, F. serratus, F. nodosus
Parts used:
Thallus (whole plant); Carbonised Plant
Temperature & Taste:
Cold, dry. Salty
Classification:
P. Clears Hot Phlegm
Uses:
1. Clears Phlegm, Reduces Nodes and Masses: (TCM, West)
-Scrofula, Lymphatic swellings
2. Promotes Urine, Clears Damp: (TCM, West)
-Edema
3. Benefits the Kidneys: (West)
4. Benefits the Heart:
-Hypertension, High Cholesterol
5. Nutritive Tonic:
-rich in Minerals and Trace Minerals
6. Clears Heat and Toxin:
-acute Sore Throat.
7. Externally:
-a wash of the decoction is used for Strains, Sprains and Bruising.
Dose:
Powder: 2–5 grams
Substitute:
... available in PRO version
Powder: 2–5 grams
Substitute:
... available in PRO version
Main Combinations:
1. Scrofula and Neck Swellings:
i. Kelp with ... available in PRO version
ii. Kelp with ... available in PRO version
iii. Kelp with ... available in PRO version
2. Goiter:
i.... available in PRO version
ii. Kelp, ... available in PRO version
3. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Kelp has been ... available in PRO version
4. Obesity:
i. Kelp with ... available in PRO version
ii. Kelp with ... available in PRO version
iii. Kelp with ... available in PRO version
iv. Kelp with ... available in PRO version
v. Kelp with ... available in PRO version
5. Fluid Retention, Kelp with ... available in PRO version
6. Prostatitis, Kelp with ... available in PRO version
7. Hyperthyroidism:
i. Kelp with ... available in PRO version
ii. Kelp with ... available in PRO version
iii. Kelp with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas:
Decoction of Self Heal and Kelp
Cautions:
1. Use cautiously during pregnancy
2. When treating Thyroid conditions, watch for aggravation when treatment is initiated. It is not suitable in all cases.
Toxicity
1. Iodine-Induced Thyrotoxicosis After Ingestion of Kelp-Containing Tea
Main Preparations used:
Extract of Kelp, Carbonised plant or ashes
1. Use cautiously during pregnancy
2. When treating Thyroid conditions, watch for aggravation when treatment is initiated. It is not suitable in all cases.
Toxicity
1. Iodine-Induced Thyrotoxicosis After Ingestion of Kelp-Containing Tea
Main Preparations used:
Extract of Kelp, Carbonised plant or ashes