Ze Lan vs Curcuma phaeocaulis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ze Lan

Lycopus lucidus

Womens Health

Womens Health

Ze Lan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Curcuma phaeocaulis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

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

Active Compounds

lycopurin, luteolin, caffeic acid, flavonoids

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

Traditional Uses

menstrual pain, blood stasis, edema, postpartum

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

Modern Uses

antiplatelet, diuretic, anti-inflammatory

anti-tumor, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet

Adult Dosage

6-12g daily

6-15g dried rhizome or 300mg extract daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, bleeding disorders

pregnancy, deficiency without stasis, anticoagulants

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

GI upset, antiplatelet effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E