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TCM Herb

Lycopus lucidus (Zé Lán)

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Latin Lycopus lucidus
Pinyin Zé Lán
Common Names Lycopus, Ze Lan
TCM Category Invigorate Blood
Nature slightly warm
Flavor bitter, acrid
Meridians Liver, Spleen
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Common uses (educational)

Naturopathic context (educational): In integrative practices, herbs in the Invigorate Blood group like Lycopus lucidus are often discussed for general wellness themes (e.g., digestive comfort, respiratory support, or stress resilience), with emphasis on individualized assessment, conservative dosing, and monitoring for interactions.

Homeopathic context (educational): Homeopathy is a distinct modality using highly diluted preparations based on “like cures like.” Mentions here are descriptive only; dilutional homeopathic products do not contain pharmacologically active amounts of plant constituents, and evidence for efficacy varies.

These summaries are not medical advice, not claims of efficacy, and not usage instructions.