Kun Bu (Kelp, Eckloniae Thallus), Ecklonia Kurome

"The Small Intestine separates the pure from the impure"

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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Herb 11 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

Channels:

KI, LIV, ST

Properties:

Salty, Cold

Latin:

Ecklonia Kurome

Chinese:

昆布

Tone Marks:

kūn bù

Alt Names:

Laminaria

Actions

Dissolves Phlegm and Softens Hardness
For nodules in the neck, scrofula, goiter, along with palpable abdominal masses, liver and spleen enlargement, and a swollen painful scrotum
Promotes Urination, Regulates Water Circulation, Reduces Swelling
For edema and dysuria(a mild effect)

Contraindications and Cautions

Use with caution in cases with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency and Cold
Use with caution in cases with Phlegm due to Cold

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

10-15 grams in decoction (Chen)
6-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang (Sargassum Decoction for the Jade Flask)
Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Dissipate Nodules
Ju He Wan (Tangerine Seed Pill)
Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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