Effects and contraindications of Sargassum

The Sargassum in the title should refer to the Chinese herb Haixi, which has the effects of clearing away heat and resolving phlegm, softening and dispersing hard lumps, and inducing diuresis, and is contraindicated in pregnant women and those with a weak and cold spleen and stomach. Haixi belongs to the softening and dispersing medicine, the family for the sargassum family of plants Heinz Sargassum, Sargassum, Sargassum or copper algae algae algae. Haixi is salty and cold in nature. Haixi enters the liver meridian, stomach meridian, kidney meridian. Haixi can be used internally and externally. Haixi has the efficacy of clearing heat and resolving phlegm, softening and dispersing knots, and inducing diuresis. It is used in the treatment of sore throat, cough and phlegm, scrofula (mainly refers to cervical lymph node nodule tuberculosis), gall tumors (equivalent to thyroid tumors), urinary incontinence, edema, sores, angina pectoris, and iodine-deficiency endemic goiter, etc. It is not known to have adverse effects. Adverse effects of Haixi are not known. Haixi is contraindicated in people who are allergic to Haixi. If necessary, please use under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner.