Gulaman

Gulaman

Scientific name:

Gracilaria compressa, gelidium corneum.

Also known as:

Agar-agar, Ceylon moss, guraman, gurguraman, kanten

 

Uses:

Constipation- strain mucilaginous decoction and take extracted jelly.

Diarrhea- strain mucilaginous  decoction , add enough water to prevent jelling and take as needed.

Food- blanch entire plant and eat as salad.

 

Active component:

Gelose, protein, fat, carbohydrates, galactose, fructose, pentose, iodine.

 

Source: National Formulary

 

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