Ingredient Spotlight
Bugleweed / Ze Lan
WHY WE LOVE IT
Bugleweed is a potent herb celebrated for its ability to support hormonal balance, reduce discomfort, and promote blood flow.
Traditionally Supports:
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: Bugleweed is considered an invasive species in North America due to its rapid growth, often spreading to provide dense ground cover across large areas.
How we use it
It is a great blood moving herb that is traditionally paired with its sister herb, Yi Mu Cao (Motherwort).
- Lulu Ge, Founder & CEO
What the research says
Feel the difference for yourself
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