Western Herbalism
Spirulina
Arthrospira platensis
Cyanobacterium used as nutrient-dense supplement ensure contaminant-free source (heavy metals, microcystins) traditionally used by Aztecs and in Chad NASA used for astronauts GRAS status by FDA 3136577
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Melanosis
- Chronic arsenic poisoning
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Nasal congestion
- Keratosis
- Hyperlipidemia
- Fatigue
- Immunodeficiency
- High cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Hyperglycemia
- Oxidative stress
- Convalescence
- HIV nutritional support Health Canada
- Itching
- Allergic rhinitis
- Oral leukoplakia
- Nasal discharge
- Sneezing
- Anemia
- Debility
- Inflammation
- Nervous tension
- Recurrent infections
- Rhinitis
- Stress
- Viral infections
- Weakness
- Skin conditions
- Nutritional deficiency
Safety
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Powder or tablets: 2-8 g/day adults ( for rhinitis/antioxidants) | 2000-8000 mg | |
| 0.5-3 g/day maintenance, up to 9 g short-term | 500-3000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Cyanobacterium used as nutrient-dense supplement ensure contaminant-free source (heavy metals, microcystins) traditionally used by Aztecs and in Chad NASA used for astronauts GRAS status by FDA 3136577
action_dna_protection_chemotherapy. Spirulina significantly reduced DNA damage markers in mouse bone marrow cells exposed to cyclophosphamide in a dose-dependent manner, decreased oxidative stress in liver, kidneys and spleen, and increased antioxidant enzyme activity, protecting healthy cells during chemotherapy.
action_neuroprotective. Numerous in vivo evidence has provided support for the brain health potential of spirulina, highlighting antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective mechanisms.
action_antitumor_gastric. Spirulina polysaccharide inhibited the proliferation of gastric cancer AGS cells by 48% without affecting normal NIH/3T3 cells, and exhibited galectin-3 mediated hemeagglutination inhibition, suggesting a promising therapeutic tool in the management of gastric cancer.
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