Simple Herbal Extracts | Kelp
Name |
Kelp |
Botanical Name |
Nereocystis luetkeana |
Part Used |
seawood |
Contraindications |
Hyperthroidism, Long-term therapeutic use is not recommended; take with adequate liquid* |
Traditional Information* |
A common edible seaweed that is rich in minerals and sodium alginate--a natural chelating agent. Kelp is used in small amounts to stimulate an underactive thyroid gland and can also be used for hot/dry lung conditions such as asthma and dry cough. |
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library, David Winston (RH) AHG
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