Curcuma phaeocaulis vs Ze Lan

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Curcuma phaeocaulis

Womens Health

Lycopus lucidus

Womens Health

Curcuma phaeocaulis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ze Lan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM blood-moving herb; rhizome used to break up blood stasis and treat tumors.

A TCM blood-invigorating herb used for dysmenorrhea, blood stasis, and edema.

Active Compounds

curzerenone, curcumol, germacrone, furanodiene, guaiol, beta-elemene

lycopurin, luteolin, caffeic acid, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

amenorrhea, blood stasis, abdominal masses, menstrual pain, ovarian cysts

menstrual pain, blood stasis, edema, postpartum

Modern Uses

anti-tumor, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet

antiplatelet, diuretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

6-15g dried rhizome or 300mg extract daily

6-12g daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, deficiency without stasis, anticoagulants

pregnancy, bleeding disorders

Side Effects

GI upset, antiplatelet effects

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E