The scientific name of dried kelp is kelp, which is salty and cold, and enters the liver, stomach and kidney meridians. It has the effects of softening and resolving hard mass, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. Can be used for treating iodine deficiency goiter, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, malnutrition anemia and ascites due to liver cirrhosis. At the same time, it can also treat some diseases such as hyperplasia of mammary glands, thyroid nodules and hysteromyoma. At the same time, dried kelp is a very nutritious food, which contains a lot of iodine and calcium. It can be either cold or stewed with other foods.

There is also a large amount of mannitol in kelp, which has synergistic effect with potassium iodide and nicotinic acid, and can prevent arteriosclerosis, hypertension, chronic tracheitis and anemia. It also has the effect of diuresis and detumescence. The high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids in kelp have certain preventive and therapeutic effects on heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. Regular consumption of kelp can also make hair moist and black. Kelp is rich in carbohydrates and less in protein and fat. Compared with green leafy vegetables, kelp is rich in vitamin C, and also contains a lot of crude protein, sugar, calcium and iron. It also contains dietary fiber and is low in calories.