Ingredient library · Vegetable

Kelp 海帶

ColdFlavour · SaltyVegetable

Traditional use

Resolves phlegm and eases puffiness.

Strongly cooling — useful in heat; eat sparingly if you feel the cold or have loose stools.

Watch iodine intake with thyroid conditions.

In season for

Clear and Bright

Nutrition (approx.)

100 g

43kcal

Protein1.7 g
Carbs9.6 g
Fat0.6 g
Fibre1.3 g

Reference values per 100 g; actual values vary by variety and cooking.

Especially good for

Qi Stagnation

Also cold

Bitter melon Water spinach Water chestnut Water bamboo Nori (laver)

Based on traditional Chinese medicine for general wellness education — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. If symptoms persist, are severe or unusual, please see a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.