Lycopus lucidus

Lycopus lucidus
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; Turcz. ex Benth.

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.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)

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