Scientific name
Spirulina maxima
Spirulina is a "blue-green unicellular algae very poor in iodine.
Parts Used
The whole seaweed is used.
Chemical constituents
- Proteins;
- Essential amino acids (in particular valine, leucine, threonine);
- Lipids;
- Vitamins (C and
- B and E);
- Phycocyanin;
- Carotenoids;
- Mineral salts and trace elements (excluding iodine).
Spirulina in Herbal Medicine: Properties of Spirulina
Spirulina is mainly used as a food supplement due to its high content of proteins and essential amino acids.
