Hai Zao vs Lentibularia vulgaris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hai Zao

Sargassum pallidum

Respiratory

Utricularia vulgaris

Respiratory

Hai Zao

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lentibularia vulgaris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Seaweed used in TCM to transform phlegm, resolve nodules, and treat goiter and lymphadenopathy.

Aquatic carnivorous plant; used in traditional Asian folk medicine for respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

fucoidan, phlorotannins, iodine, alginate

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, mucilage

Traditional Uses

goiter, lymph node swelling, phlegm nodules, edema

cough, respiratory conditions, skin conditions

Modern Uses

anti-tumor, immunostimulant, thyroid supporting, anti-inflammatory

expectorant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

9-15g daily

3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day

Contraindications

hyperthyroidism, iodine allergy

pregnancy

Side Effects

thyroid stimulation, iodine sensitivity

mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E