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Kelp

Botanicals / Algae

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Laminaria digitata

Oral Uses

  • Common cold prevention RatingRating

    Kelp is used for prevention. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General cancer prevention RatingRating

    Kelp reduces cancer risk. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Hypothyroidism RatingRating

    Kelp helps to overcome iodine deficiency; increases thyroid hormone synthesis. Take kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Supplements to help lose weight RatingRating

    Kelp helps to lose weight. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Heart attack prevention Rating

    Kelp reduces blood pressure; reduces heart disease risk. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • HIV infection and AIDS Rating

    Kelp is a nutritional support; helps to overcome iodine deficiency; increases thyroid hormone synthesis. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Hypertension Rating

    Kelp reduces blood pressure. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Nutritive RatingRatingRatingRating

    Kelp is a nutritional support. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRatingRating

    Kelp is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Kelp is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRatingRating

    Kelp has antibiotic like properties. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Appetite suppressant RatingRatingRating

    Kelp is an appetite suppressant; reduces appetite. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Demulcent RatingRatingRating

    Kelp is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRatingRating

    Kelp is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take 0.5-3.0 g of kelp daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Cold sores Rating

    Kelp alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for treatment. Apply a topical preparation containing kelp 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Genital herpes Rating

    Kelp alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for treatment. Apply a topical preparation containing kelp 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Kelp is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Apply a topical preparation containing kelp 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRating

    Kelp is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Apply a topical preparation containing kelp 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Kelp is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply a topical preparation containing kelp 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRating

    Kelp has antibiotic like properties. Apply a topical preparation containing kelp 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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