Ze Lan (Bugleweed)

Herb 33 of 34 in Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Channels:

LIV, SP

Properties:

Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Warm, Aromatic

Latin:

Herba Lycopi Lucidi

Chinese:

泽兰

Tone Marks:

zé lán

Translation:

Marsh Orchid

Chinese Herb Actions

• Invigorates the Blood, Dispels Stasis
  For painful gynecological disorders by warming the channels which activates the blood. It has a mild effect to regulate menses, menses pain, irregular menses, postpartum abdominal pain, and amenorrhea. Also used topically and internally for traumatic injuries and abscesses.
• Promotes Urination, Regulates Water Circulation, Reduces Swelling
  It has a mild effect for dysuria, postpartum edema, postpartum painful urinary dribbling, and systemic or facial edema

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use during pregnancy (Chen)
• Caution during pregnancy (Bensky)
• Do not use during hypermenorrhea
• Caution with patients with Blood Deficiency
• Do not use in patients without Blood Stasis

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 9-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)
• 10-15 grams in decoction (Chen)