Shiny Bugleweed Root
Rhizoma Lycopi Lucidi
Ze Lan Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; acrid; neutral

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To transform stasis and stanch bleeding, boost qi and disinhibit water.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Blood ejection, spontaneous external bleeding, postpartum abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, jaundice, edema, qi vacuity and hypodynamia.