Abstract
<p>Seaweed research has been carried out for more than seven decades by many research workers. Research has been done separately in different aspects accordingly to our need. The main objective of the present review is to gather information relating to nutritional, pharmacological, clinical, biochemical, industrial uses and its application to human welfare. Seaweeds have a high concentration of essential vitamins, trace elements, proteins, lipids, polysaccharides, enzymes, and minerals as compared to terrestrial foodstuffs. These plants have been a source of food, fodder, medicine, cosmetics, energy, fertilizer and are used for industrial production of agar and alginate. Their recent utilization increases in poultry due to their nutritive value. In the present scenario, it is being used for wastewater treatment such as treatment of wastewater to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus containing compounds. This review work is an attempt to highlights all the relevant application and uses of seaweeds and its products. Finally, this paper would be helpful to a common man to know and aware about such a great living resources which is present in and around us.<strong></strong></p>
Highlights
Uses of Seaweed have been cited as early as 2500 y ago in Chinese literature [1]
This paper describes the detail account on the seaweed uses from ancient times to modern era
Seaweed and its products have a wide range of application in pharmaceutical, clinical and industrial sector but regular uptake of seaweed may not be safe as it could be contaminated by heavy metals
Summary
Uses of Seaweed have been cited as early as 2500 y ago in Chinese literature [1] It is being used in worldwide because it contains vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Many types of seaweed contain anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents. Their known medicinal effects have been taking for thousands of years; the ancient Romans used them to treat wounds, burns, and rashes. While dietary soy was long credited for the low rate of cancer in Japan, this indicator of robust health is attributed to dietary seaweed. These versatile marine plants and algae have contributed to economic growth.
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