Ingredient Spotlight

Bugleweed / Ze Lan

Traditionally supports: Menstrual balance, Hormonal harmony , Breast comfort , and Energy restoration

How It's Used

In Chinese herbal traditions, Bugleweed is cherished for its ability to support blood flow and promote balance during the menstrual cycle. Its properties also help maintain harmony in water metabolism, offering natural support for swelling and fluid balance.

In Western herbal practices, Bugleweed is recognized for its versatile qualities, including supporting hormone balance and offering comfort during the menstrual cycle. Its soothing properties have also made it a go-to herb for encouraging natural ease.

Fun Fact:Β Bugleweed is considered an invasive species in North America due to its rapid growth, often spreading to provide dense ground cover across large areas.

"It is a great blood moving herb that is traditionally paired with its sister herb, Yi Mu Cao (Motherwort)."

- Lulu Ge, Founder

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Ze Lan leaves can be used as a valuable alternative source of natural antioxidants.z

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Ze Lan promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, some studies suggest that it can be used as a novel agent in therapeutic strategies for combating colon cancer.

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Ze Lan has the potential to treat edema, wound healing, and gynecological diseases such as irregular menstruation and menstrual pain.

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