Nutri Herb

Herb Library:  Chlorella

Botanical Names

chlorella pyrenoidosa, chlorella minutissima, chlorella variabilis, chlorella vulgaris

Common Names

chlorophyll, green algae, green alga, Bulgarian green algae, Bulgarian chlorella, clorela, freshwater green algae, freshwater seaweed, Japanese chlorella, seaweed, Yaeyama chlorella

Plant Description

Chlorella is a single-cell freshwater green algae found in Japan and Taiwan. It contains one of the highest sources of chlorophyll, which is the chemical in plants that gives them their green color. This green pigment in plants is responsible for photosynthesis.

Parts of Chlorella Used in Dietary Supplements

All parts of the Chlorella plant are commonly used in herbal supplements.