The Efficacy and Function of Zelan: Promoting Blood Circulation and Reducing Swelling

January 7, 2024

Zelan is the stem and leaf of the lip-shaped plant Ipomoea batatas, which is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to disperse blood stasis and reduce swelling. It has a good therapeutic effect on postpartum edema and menstrual pain in women. Let's take a look at the efficacy and function of Zelan!
 


 

  【Efficacy and Function of Zelan】

  1. Dispels blood stasis

  Zelan has a very good health effect of promoting blood circulation and eliminating blood stasis. It is very effective in helping to treat and relieve external trauma and swelling, and it can also disperse blood stasis and relieve pain.

  2. Diuretic and reduces swelling

  This herb has a bitter and warm nature, and its aromatic properties are beneficial for spleen and diuresis. It can be used for postpartum edema, facial and body swelling, and other conditions.

  Zelan is also suitable for postpartum women, especially those with postpartum edema. Proper intake of Zelan can effectively alleviate the symptoms.

  Regular intake of Zelan in daily life is also very effective in regulating the menstrual cycle and relieving symptoms such as menstrual pain.
 


 

  【Compatibility and Usage of Zelan】

  1. Combined with Danggui

  Zelan promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, and regulates qi and blood flow. Danggui nourishes blood and promotes blood circulation. The combination of the two herbs can regulate qi and blood flow, remove blood stasis, and treat irregular menstruation and abdominal pain caused by blood stasis.

  2. Combined with Peilan

  Zelan promotes blood circulation, regulates qi and blood flow, and removes blood stasis. Peilan has an aromatic property that can dispel turbidity. The combination of the two herbs can promote blood circulation and diuresis, reduce swelling, and be effective in treating conditions such as abdominal distension caused by ascites due to dampness and blood stasis, as well as bruising and swelling caused by trauma.

  3. Combined with Fangji

  Zelan has a bitter and slightly warm nature, and its function is to promote blood circulation and diuresis. Fangji has a bitter, spicy, and cold nature, and its function is to promote diuresis and reduce swelling. The combination of the two herbs, one warm and one cold, enhances the diuretic and anti-swelling effects.

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