Pinyin: kun bu

ENGLISH NAME: Laminaria

LATIN NAME: Laminariae Thallus Eckloniae Thallus

Properties: salty, cold

Channels Entered: Liver, Stomach, Kidney

CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
1. Dissolves Phlegm, Softens Hardness

2. Regulates Water Circulation

DOSAGE
10 to 15 grams

CAUTIONS I CONTRAINDICA TIONS
• Use Kun Bu with caution for patients who have deficiency and cold of the Spleen and Stomach.
• Kun Bu should be used with caution in patients with phlegm due to cold.