Ze Lan
澤蘭 zé lán, "marsh orchid"

Category: Invigorate the Blood  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Acrid , Bitter  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
9-15g.
Aromatic
Cautions
Cautions:
Use with caution in those with blood deficiency or in the absence of blood stasis. Caution during pregnancy.
  • avoid use during Pregnancy
Meridians
Meridians:
Spleen , Liver  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality
Quality:
Consists of unfragmented, yellowish green plants with many leaves and flowers.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
"Extension of the Materia Medica" by Zhang Zhong-Jing, c1,100's  Browse
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas
There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time
Family:
Labiatae (Lamiaceae)  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Herba Lycopi Lucidi, Lycopi Herba
Botanical:
Japanese: takuran
Korean: taekran
Common: bugleweed, lycopos
 
Temperature:  Slightly Warm  Browse