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Spirulina
Latin name
Arthrospira platensis
Therapeutic Dose
- Powder:
- For adults: A typical dosage ranges from 1 to 10 grams per day.
- For children: Dosage should be adjusted based on age and weight, typically starting from 1 gram per day.
- Tablets or Capsules: 500 mg to 3 grams per day
- For adults: A typical dosage ranges from 1 to 10 grams per day.
- For children: Dosage should be adjusted based on age and weight, typically starting from 1 gram per day.
Family
Oscillatoriaceae (formerly classified under Spirulinaceae)
Part Used
- Whole plant (blue-green algae)
Name in Different Language
- Sanskrit: Shitalaja, Arunalu
- Hindi: Spirulina
Pharmalogical Actions
- It acts as convalescence after surgery or serious illness.[i]
- It is a remedy for Malaise and fatigue.[ii]
- It enhances antimalarial activity.[iii]
- It is used in anti-TB drugs and steroids.[iv]
Therapeutic Dose
- Powder:
- For adults: A typical dosage ranges from 1 to 10 grams per day.
- For children: Dosage should be adjusted based on age and weight, typically starting from 1 gram per day.
- Tablets or Capsules: 500 mg to 3 grams per day
- For adults: A typical dosage ranges from 1 to 10 grams per day.
- For children: Dosage should be adjusted based on age and weight, typically starting from 1 gram per day.
Reference
[1] Rahman MH, Islam AM, Sikder MS. Dynamics of Spirulina in promoting health benefits for arsenicosis patients. Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons. 2008;26(1):14.
[2] Barry, Mamoudou, et al. “Notification des effets indésirables de la spiruline chez l’homme: revus systématique.” International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 7.4 (2013): 1568-1578.
[3] Pujiyanto, M., Afililla, Z., Maslachah, L., Widiyatno, T. V., Koerniawan, M. D., Suyono, E. A., … & Suwanti, L. T. (2022). The Activity of Mixed Microalgae Polysaccharides from Indonesia as Anti-Malaria in Vitro. Jurnal Ilmiah Perikanan dan Kelautan, 14(2).
[4] Joseph Martin, S., & Evan Prince, S. (2017). Comparative modulation of levels of oxidative stress in the liver of anti‐tuberculosis drug treated Wistar rats by vitamin B12, beta‐carotene, and Spirulina fusiformis: role of NF‐κB, iNOS, IL‐6, and IL‐10. Journal of cellular biochemistry, 118(11), 3825-3833.
Reference
[1] Rahman MH, Islam AM, Sikder MS. Dynamics of Spirulina in promoting health benefits for arsenicosis patients. Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons. 2008;26(1):14.
[2] Barry, Mamoudou, et al. “Notification des effets indésirables de la spiruline chez l’homme: revus systématique.” International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 7.4 (2013): 1568-1578.
[3] Pujiyanto, M., Afililla, Z., Maslachah, L., Widiyatno, T. V., Koerniawan, M. D., Suyono, E. A., … & Suwanti, L. T. (2022). The Activity of Mixed Microalgae Polysaccharides from Indonesia as Anti-Malaria in Vitro. Jurnal Ilmiah Perikanan dan Kelautan, 14(2).
[4] Joseph Martin, S., & Evan Prince, S. (2017). Comparative modulation of levels of oxidative stress in the liver of anti‐tuberculosis drug treated Wistar rats by vitamin B12, beta‐carotene, and Spirulina fusiformis: role of NF‐κB, iNOS, IL‐6, and IL‐10. Journal of cellular biochemistry, 118(11), 3825-3833.
