Kelp
Kelp is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing.” Source-described actions include Transforms Phlegm, cools and Transforms Phlegm-Heat and stops coughing, moistens Dryness, nourishes Fluids, promotes urination, softens hardened nodules and masses, and benefits the Kidneys. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing
- Nature
- Cold
- Flavor
- Salty
- Channels
- Bladder, Liver, Kidney, Stomach
Source reference: American Dragon · Hai Dai