Blood-Activating and Menstruation-Regulating Herbs
Hong Ze Lan: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Hong Ze Lan (Japanese conehead herb)
The Effect of Hong Ze Lan
Property
Pungent, slightly bitter, slightly warm; liver and spleen meridians entered.
Actions
Activate blood, stimulate the menstrual flow, eliminate stasis and induce diuresis.
Indications
Irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, traumatic injury, abdominal mass, postpartum abdominal pain, sores, edema.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g.
CautionsIt is contraindicated to people without blood stagnation.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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