| Lycopus lucidus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Lycopus |
| Species: | L. lucidus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lycopus lucidus | |
Lycopus lucidus is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae. The aerial parts (澤蘭, 泽兰 zélán) and the dried rhizomes (地筍, 地笋 dìsǔn) are used in traditional Chinese medicine, have a reputation for promoting blood circulation and energy (qi), and preventing water retention. They are said to have a "warming" property, and have a mild bittersweet flavor.
Bowl of deep fried Lycopus lucidus rhizomes
References
- "Flora of China". eFloras.org.
- "Di Sun". Asian Anti-Cancer Materia Database.
- Yun Y, Han S, Park E, Yim D, Lee S, Lee CK, Cho K, Kim K (December 2003). "Immunomodulatory activity of betulinic acid by producing pro-inflammatory cytokines and activation of macrophages". Arch Pharm Res. 26 (12): 1087–95. doi:10.1007/bf02994763. PMID 14723345. S2CID 24546223.
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