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seaweed or kelp
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definition

seaweed or kelp:

Ayurvedic:

Chinese:
» qualities: cold and salty
» actions: softens hardness, detoxifies, benefits thyroid, protects against radioactive iodine, benefits lymphatic system, diuretic
» uses: swollen lymph glands, goiters, cough, lumps, cancer

naturopathic:
» qualities: alkaline-forming food
» actions: bactericidal, anticancer, boosts immune system, heals ulcers, reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, prevents strokes, thins blood
» uses: cardiovascular disease prevention: hypertension, atherosclerosis, hypercholersterolemia, strokes; immune dysfunction

biochemical: high in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, sodium, potassium, chlorine, silicon; vitamin C

Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 291
Carper, pp. 265-67
Lu, p. 128
Ni, p. 46


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