The efficacy and function of Haihaicai

Traditional Chinese medicine often has unexpected effects in the treatment of certain diseases, so you can choose it with confidence. However, when choosing Chinese medicine, you need to understand the medicine so that when treating the disease, you will know what kind of medicine is the best choice. Let us introduce the traditional Chinese medicine Haihaicai.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The algae of the plant Halicha ciliata of the family Lathyris.

[Original morphology] The algae are dark blue-green or dark green, spherical or hemispherical, with a diameter of (0.5-)1-2cm, and the larger ones can reach more than 5cm. They are usually flat and sticky. It is solid in childhood and has a smooth surface, but gradually becomes hollow and wrinkled. The body is composed of many algal filaments. The lower algal filaments grow intertwined, while the upper ones are mostly upright, branching in parallel or arranged radially. The ends of the filaments are pointed, and when growing like hair, they are branched in a "V" shape. The diameter of the filaments at the base is 3-5μm, and the diameter of the middle and upper parts is 6-9μm. The shape of the algal filament cells is irregular, and the interstitial heteromorphic cells are wider than the nutrient cells, with a diameter of about 5-8μm, and are spherical or elliptical.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows among loose stones in intertidal mud and sand.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The algae is blue-green or bright green, oblate, swollen and sac-like, with a diameter of 5mm, and the large ones can reach more than 5cm, with a smooth or uneven surface.

【Nature and flavor】 Salty; cold

【Functions and indications】Diuretic. Main edema

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is some introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Haihaicai. Haihaicai is of great help to human diseases, but it is worth noting that we should use symptomatic medication according to our personal physical condition and avoid indiscriminate consumption.