Ban Lan Gen Isatis Root Slices 500g Dried Herbal Tea Decoction Pieces

Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根) is the dried root of Isatis indigotica, a classic TCM herb. In traditional Chinese medicine it is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and benefiting the throat. These dried root slices are suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional formulas. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根) root slices from Isatis indigotica
• Classic TCM herb traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting throat comfort
• Bitter flavor and cold nature according to traditional Chinese medicine theory
• Whole dried slices suitable for tea, decoction, and herbal formulas
• 500g pack sealed for storage in a cool dry place away from light

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown slices with a firm fibrous texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor is typically light yellow with a distinctly bitter, slightly sweet aftertaste characteristic of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a bitter herbal tea
• Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ban Lan Gen is traditionally used to clear heat and detoxify, and is commonly paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Honeysuckle and Lian Qiao Forsythia in heat-clearing formulas. It is a familiar household herb during seasonal changes, often simmered alone or with Da Qing Ye as a traditional herbal drink.

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