Biology:Lycopus lucidus
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Short description: Species of plant
| Lycopus lucidus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Lycopus |
| Species: | L. lucidus
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| Binomial name | |
| Lycopus lucidus Turcz. ex Benth.
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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.
References
- "Flora of China". eFloras.org. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200019792.
- "Di Sun". Asian Anti-Cancer Materia Database. http://www.asiancancerherb.info/Di%20Sun.htm.
- "Immunomodulatory activity of betulinic acid by producing pro-inflammatory cytokines and activation of macrophages". Arch Pharm Res 26 (12): 1087–95. December 2003. doi:10.1007/bf02994763. PMID 14723345.
- "Integrated Taxonomic Information System - Report". https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=32256#null.
Wikidata ☰ Q2913472 entry
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