Hirsute Shiny Bugleweed Herb
Herba Lycopi, Lycopi Herba
Ze Lan

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; slightly warm

Part(s) used

Aerial parts

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to invigorate blood and remove stagnation; 2. to promote urination and reduce edema

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Amenorrhea, concretion and conglomeration, postpartum blood stasis abdominal pain, edema in body and face, knocks and falls, incised wound.