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 Sargassi, Hb


Pin Yin: hai zao
Common name: seaweed
Botanical family: Sargassaceae
Botanical name: 1, Sargassum fusiforme (Harv.) Setch.; 2, S. pallidum (Turn.) C. Ag.

Primary action: Transform Hot Phlegm
Temperature: cold
Taste: bitter, salty
Entering Channel: Lu, Sp, St, Lv, Kd

Actions:
   Clears Heat and reduces Phlegm nodules; used for goiter and scrofula, Mounting (shan).
   (See Phlegm .)

Dosage: 2-5 qian.

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