Isatis Root Ban Lan Gen Dried Slices 500g TCM Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Isatis Root, known in TCM as Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根), from Isatis indigotica, supplied as dried selected root slices. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and benefiting the throat, and it is a familiar ingredient in seasonal herbal decoctions. This 500g pack is sold as a raw culinary herb for cooking and traditional preparation, not as a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Isatis root slices known in TCM as Ban Lan Gen 板蓝根
• Botanical source Isatis indigotica with selected large slices
• Sourced from Heilongjiang province in northern China
• 500g resealable bag suitable for decoction and culinary use
• Traditionally used in TCM for heat-clearing herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellowish-white to light brown cut surface with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light amber with a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to seasonal herbal soup preparations
• Brewed as a simple herbal tea with other compatible herbs
• Used in culinary herbal recipes during seasonal changes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ban Lan Gen is traditionally associated with clearing heat and toxins and benefiting the throat, and it is a common ingredient in seasonal heat-clearing decoctions. It is often paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Honeysuckle or Gan Cao licorice root in traditional formulas, and it is frequently prepared during autumn and winter when families brew warming herbal drinks.

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