Seahorse

Ingredient Profile

Chinese Name海马
PinyinHai Ma

Modern Research Perspective

Seahorse materials contain proteins, peptides, lipids, minerals, and other constituents. Experimental studies have explored reproductive, bone, immune, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory directions, but evidence is mostly preclinical and material composition varies.

Reliable human clinical evidence for Seahorse as a single standardized material is sparse. Allergenicity, contaminants, reproductive effects, interactions, conservation, and long-term safety require careful assessment.

Traditional Function

In traditional Chinese medicine, Seahorse is warm and salty. It is used to warm and tonify the Kidney, invigorate blood, disperse nodules, and support deficiency-related reproductive or musculoskeletal patterns. Species authentication and conservation-sensitive sourcing are important.