Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Herbs that Cool and Dissolve Heat Phlegm: Hai Zao

海藻

Hai = sea
Zao = weed

Seaweed!

bitter and salty
cold

Lung, Liver, Kidney, Stomach (all elements except fire are represented here)

Reduces phlegm by softening hardness. Especially good for neck nodules and scrotal swellings. Hai Zao! Being a seaweed, good for reducing edema/ promoting urination (all the sea herbs in this category promote urination).

Helps with weight loss.

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