Seaweed
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Seaweed in TCM:

Explore the properties of Seaweed according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):



Temperature: cold

Channels: ST, KD

Flavors: salty
Tonifies: yin

Special Properties:
clears heat, clears damp, resolves water accumulations, eliminates toxins, resolves phlegm


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Seaweed is known for its ability to clear heat and resolve dampness. It also helps to regulate water circulation, eliminate toxins, and resolve phlegm.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the stomach and kidney. Furthermore Seaweed is considered to be cold in temperature. The flavor is salty.