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