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Fucus, Kelp, Kun Bu 昆布

Bladderwrack
Kun Bu (TCM)

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Fucus spp.
Notes on Pharmacognosy
, Otto Augustus Wall, 1902

Fucus nodosa
English Botany
, Sowerby, 1799

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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

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
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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

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