Botanical Index No. 257

Chlorella

chlorella spp.

Medicinal Actions

Allergenic, Antiaggregant, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Antitumor, Antiviral, Deodorant, Depurative, Immunostimulant, Photodermatitic, Radioprotective

Primary Conditions Treated

Bacteria Cancer Immunodepression Infection Tumor Virus

General Dosage

2–3 capsules 3 ×/day.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered Largely imported from Asia, this unicellular alga is said to interfere with clotting and augment other anticoagulant activity; one patient taking warfarin experienced clotting irregularities when he took Chlorella. APA reports severe anaphylactic reactions and photodermatosis.