Hai Zao
| Hai Zao in TCM:Explore the properties of Hai Zao according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: sargassum, seaweed
Pharmacuetical Name: Sargassum
Properties: bitter, salty, cold
Temperature: cold
Channels: KD, LV
Flavors: bitter, salty
Special Properties:
resolves water accumulations, resolves phlegm
Actions / Indications:
- Dissolves phlegm; softens hardness (scrofula,
goiter, nodules; pain with hernia disorder
- especially testicles)
- Promotes urination; reduces edema (leg qi, edema,
but a mild effect so combine it with diuretics likeZe Xie, Zhu Ling, and Che
Qian Zi)
Special Notes:
- (cc: incompatible with gan cao)
- Hai Zao with Kun Bu
is beneficial for treating both hyperthyroid and hypothryoid conditions.
Contraindications:
- (cc: cold from SP deficiency)
Disclaimer: In accordance with our terms of service, by using this web site you agree that none of the information found on this web site constitutes medical advice. You should always consult your doctor before trying any particular food or herbal remedy to treat disease.
Folk remedies presented on this site are designed to address specifc TCM diagnoses, and are not one-size-fits-all. If you would like to learn more about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how it relates to Chinese Nutrition, you can book in a free call with a licensed professional. There is no obligation to purchase.
[CLICK HERE for your free INITIAL CONSULTATION] |