Kelp (Kombu)
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Kelp (Kombu) in TCM:

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



Temperature: cold

Channels: LU, ST, KD, LV

Flavors: salty
Tonifies: blood, yin

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


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

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, stomach, kidney, and liver. The flavor of Kelp (Kombu) is salty, and it is considered to be cold in temperature.