Hai Zao (Sargassum, Seaweed) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Hai Zao
English Name: Sargassum, Seaweed

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Clears heat, reduces phlegm nodules - goiter, scrofula.
  • Promotes urination (adjunctive herb) - reduces edema, particularly in the leg and floating type.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 4.5-15g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

Staff Clinician Notes

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