Crude Drug: Alginates
Biological Source Laminaria / Macrocystis species
Family Various brown algae
Official used part Dried seaweed extract
Major Marker Constituent Alginic acid
Constituentclass Polysaccharides
Pharmacognostic traditional use Thickener; suspending/gelling excipient
Drug Type Seaweed
Scientific Name Laminaria / Macrocystis species
Category Marine drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.