Crude Drug: Kelp
Biological Source Laminaria species
Family Laminariaceae
Official used part Dried thallus
Major Marker Constituent Iodine; alginates
Constituentclass Minerals/polysaccharides
Pharmacognostic traditional use Source of iodine; excipient source
Drug Type Thallus
Scientific Name Laminaria 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.