Laminarija saxaristaja – Laminaria – Laminar saccharina
Sea kelp with the belt-like plate-thallus up to 1-13 m, families laminarievыh (Laminariaceae). Kelp grows in all the northern and Far Eastern seas. For medical purposes, use the plate portion seaweed thallus.
The chemical composition of kelp sugary
Thallus algae contains high molecular weight polysaccharide (laminarii), mannyt, 1-fructose, alginic acid, iodides and diiodotyrosine, B vitamins1, B2, B12, D, ascorbic acid, karotinoidы, minerals (manganese, copper, silver, cobalt, brown).
The pharmacological properties of Laminaria saccharine
The therapeutic use of seaweed due to the large number of connections iodine in it. Iodine is a part of thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormones accelerate tissue oxidation. At physiological concentrations of thyroxine provides direction in the anabolic metabolism of proteins, with an excess of it stimulates the breakdown of proteins, causing a negative nitrogen balance. The daily human need for iodine, ensuring the normal function of the thyroid gland, is equal to. 20 g.
In the experimental study found kelp powder laxative effect of the drug. The laxative effect is associated with the ability of the polysaccharides to swell in the gastrointestinal tract and, increasing in volume, cause irritation of receptors of the intestinal mucosa, facilitating emptying. Besides, kelp inhibits the development of atherosclerosis in experimental animals, reducing the cholesterol content in the serum. Sulfate of kelp when administered intravenously to animals has anticoagulant action similar to heparin, but it is weaker.
Prolonged administration of laminarin animal appears a number of pathological changes in the skeletal system: weakened and carpal joints and pelvic fractures occur spontaneously. Microscopic examination of these violations noted osteoporosis – endohondrialnogo violation of ossification in the epiphyseal cartilage, the absence of new bone trabeculae. Maybe, These phenomena are caused by the accumulation of thyroxine in the thyroid gland, since hyperthyroidism stimulates the breakdown of proteins, strengthens the processes of decay of muscle creatinine. This hormone directly reduces the plasma concentration of cholesterol and lipoproteins, and also stimulates bone decay.
Laminarin sulphate is more inhibited the growth of sarcoma with the direct introduction of the polysaccharide into a tumor. At the heart of this action is the ability to reduce the amount of laminarin mitosis in tumor cells.
Application of Laminaria sugary medicine
In the eastern countries of seaweed used for centuries in various diseases. In European countries, it began to use relatively recently. Laminaria appointed as an additional tool in hyperthyroidism, mild forms of Graves' disease. Seaweed is also recommended for the prevention of endemic goiter, atherosclerosis, as a laxative for chronic atonic constipation, chronic and acute enterocolitis, proctitis.
Contraindications: jade, hemorrhagic diathesis and disease in which the iodine preparations are contraindicated.
Formulations, Dosage and administration of drugs kelp sugary
Seaweed powder use 1 / 2--1 teaspoon at night (high water), course of treatment 15-30 days. The powder is available in boxes of 180 g.
