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The dried aerial part of Lycopus lucidus var. hirtus (Lamiaceae). Enters the Liver and Spleen channels. Bitter, pungent, and slightly warm, it invigorates blood while also moving water to reduce swelling, useful in gynecological blood stasis with concurrent edema.
活血利水
煎服6–12g。
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
孕妇慎用。血虚无瘀者不宜。
常规剂量安全。
味苦，微温。主乳妇内衄，中风余疾，大腹水肿，身面四肢浮肿，骨节中水。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Zé Lán 泽兰 (Bugleweed Herb) — Lycopi Herba},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/ze-lan},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
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}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
泽兰含二萜及熊果酸等，具活血化瘀、利尿消肿及抗炎作用。
Bugleweed herb contains diterpenoids and ursolic acid with blood-invigorating, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory effects.
泽兰活血而兼行水，为治瘀血兼水肿之佳品。
Bensky notes Zelan invigorates blood while also promoting water movement, useful for stasis with concurrent edema.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.