Evidence supporting the use of: Sea vegetation (unspecified)
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sea vegetation, such as seaweed, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in East Asian cultures. Historically, various types of edible seaweeds (e.g., kelp, nori, wakame) have been consumed as general health tonics and are sometimes suggested in folk remedies to help with colds, especially those accompanied by fever. The rationale has often been that sea vegetables are rich in minerals, trace elements, and certain vitamins that could "strengthen the body" or "clear heat," according to traditional Chinese medicine concepts. However, scientific studies specifically investigating the use of sea vegetation for colds with fever are lacking. While some laboratory research has identified antiviral and immunomodulatory properties in certain seaweed extracts, these findings are preliminary and have not been translated into clinical recommendations for treating or supporting recovery from the common cold, especially when fever is present. Thus, its use for this purpose is primarily traditional, with minimal direct evidence supporting effectiveness.

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