Ze Lan Chinese Lycopus Herb Powder 500g Traditional Herbal Ingredient for Cooking and Decoction

Ze Lan (泽兰), known botanically as Lycopus lucidus, is a traditional Chinese herb prepared here as a fine powder from the dried aerial plant. In TCM theory it is considered acrid and slightly warm and is traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels. This culinary-grade botanical powder is sealed for freshness and intended for cooking, decoction, or traditional herbal preparation, not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ze Lan (泽兰) Chinese herb supplied as a fine ground powder
• Botanical source Lycopus lucidus, a classic TCM aerial herb
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for circulation-related formulas
• 500g resealable pack suitable for culinary and decoction use
• Simple single-ingredient product with no additives

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically an earthy greenish-brown color with a fine, dry texture and a mild grassy herbal aroma. When simmered or blended into preparations, it typically imparts a light, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into culinary broths or soups
• Mix into congee or herbal food preparations
• Use in seasonal herbal cooking recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ze Lan has long been used in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Tao Ren in classic preparations. It was traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation and was commonly simmered with other botanicals or incorporated into food therapy recipes during seasonal wellness routines.

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