Ecklonia cava is a species of algae whose extracts are available in dietary supplement form. A type of brown algae,
Ecklonia cava is found off the coasts of Korea, Japan, and China. When consumed in dietary supplement form,
Ecklonia cava is said to treat a variety of health problems. Studies show that Ecklonia cava contains a number of
compounds with antioxidant and antibacterial effects. Ecklonia cava also contains phlorotannins, a class of compounds
with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.