Chinese herbal medicine is quite common nowadays, and Ze Lan is a commonly used Chinese herb. It is mainly used to promote blood circulation and regulate menstrual periods, and it has a good effect in relieving menstrual pain in women. Now let's introduce the efficacy and function of Ze Lan!
Relieving liver stagnation and depression
Ze Lan has a warm and dispersing property, neither cold nor dry, and its nature is mild. It can soothe liver qi and promote the circulation of meridians, with the characteristic of dispelling blood stasis and eliminating masses without damaging the normal qi. It is often used for blood stasis dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain due to stasis, traumatic swelling, carbuncle, and swelling toxins.
Prescription: It can be decocted with Jin Yin Hua, Gan Cao, and Dang Gui, or Ze Lan can be decocted separately with 60-120g and taken orally. Usage: Drink the decoction, or crush fresh leaves and apply externally for traumatic injuries.
Diuretic and anti-swelling
Ze Lan is bitter, warm, and spleen-strengthening, so it has the function of diuretic and anti-swelling. It can treat edema and break up blood stasis. It is often used to treat postpartum edema and difficulty in urination caused by blood stasis.
Prescription: Decoct with Dang Gui, Shao Yao, Dan Shen, and other herbs. Usage: Drink the decoction twice a day.
Dispelling blood stasis and relieving pain
Ze Lan can promote blood circulation and dispel blood stasis, thus resolving stagnation and relieving pain. It is often used for injuries from falls and other conditions. If there is blockage in the meridians, collateral vessels, and joints due to improper lifting, excessive exercise, accidental falls, pulling, or excessive twisting, it can cause obstruction of the qi and blood flow, leading to pain. Ze Lan can be used to promote blood circulation, dispel blood stasis, and relieve pain.
Clearing heat and detoxifying
Ze Lan has a certain detoxifying and heat-clearing effect, and it also has a certain effect on snake venom. Method: Decoct 60-120g of Ze Lan and take it orally, and also take a suitable amount of fresh Ze Lan leaves, crush them and apply externally to the wound to detoxify and promote wound healing.
Ze Lan is a very good blood-activating and stasis-resolving herb. In recent years, it has been used in clinical practice to treat disseminated intravascular coagulation caused by blood fever and fever. The main components are Ze Lan and Hong Hua, and the effect is very good. It can inhibit blood clotting and enhance cardiovascular function.
