TaxonomyPhaeophyceae
old name
Hizikia fusiformis
new name
Sargassum fusiforme
USE: Hizikia fusiformis
REFERENCES: Hijiki is a dark, wiry seaweed that is often used in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisine. S. fusiforme polysaccharides have a variety of pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-tumor, promoting immunity, anti-aging, prompting bone growth, lowering blood glucose, anti-coagulation, anti-virus, anti-bacteria, anti-fatigue, promoting growth and development, and skin protection
