The medicinal part of the Chinese herb Ze Lan is the above-ground part of the Convolvulaceae plant, Ipomoea cairica. It is mainly used for promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation, and it has a good effect in relieving menstrual pain. In addition, it can also be used to treat injuries from falls and other conditions!
1. Promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation
(Used for blood stasis and obstruction of menstruation, dysmenorrhea, postpartum blood stasis abdominal pain) It is often used to treat gynecological diseases caused by blood stasis and obstruction, and it is commonly combined with other herbs such as Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, and Cyperus rotundus. This herb has a mild action on promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation.
This plant can promote blood circulation with minimal side effects, so it can be used for injuries. Generally, it can be used in combination with other herbs such as Angelica sinensis.
For women, this plant is like a gospel because it can be used to treat menstrual disorders or even amenorrhea.
2. Dispelling blood stasis and resolving abscesses
(Used for injuries from falls, blood stasis swelling and pain, and abscesses) It is used to treat injuries from falls, blood stasis swelling and pain. It can be used alone by crushing it, or it can be combined with other herbs such as Angelica sinensis and Carthamus tinctorius. It is also used to treat chest and rib injuries with pain, often combined with Salvia miltiorrhiza, Curcuma wenyujin, and Corydalis yanhusuo. For treating abscesses, it can be used alone by crushing it, or it can be combined with Honeysuckle flower and Coptis chinensis.
In addition to its effects during menstruation, it also has an effect on women after childbirth. If there is blood stasis, it can be used in combination with other herbs. If there is an external injury, the fresh herb can be crushed and applied externally. If there is liver cirrhosis, it can be used as a water-based medicine. This herb can be used in combination with other herbs.
3. Diuresis and reducing swelling
(Used for edema and ascites) It is especially suitable for treating edema caused by blood stasis obstruction and water retention. It can also be used for postpartum edema and abdominal swelling, combined with Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and other herbs.
After childbirth, women may experience swelling, and at this time, we can use this herb to make a remedy to relieve the problem. This formula has been used for a long time, so there is no need to worry about its safety.
This herb can be used in combination with Poria cocos and other substances to relieve this symptom. Sometimes it can be taken orally, sometimes it can be made into pills, and sometimes it can be crushed and applied externally.
