Ban Lan Gen Isatis Root 500g Dried Bulk Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Isatis Root, known in TCM as Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根), sourced from Isatis indigotica root. This whole-form dried herb is supplied in a resealable 500g bag and is classified as a raw botanical for culinary and decoction use. In TCM theory, Ban Lan Gen is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. It is commonly simmered in herbal decoctions or added to seasonal broths. This product is a food-grade raw herb and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Isatis Root supplied in bulk 500g resealable bag
• Botanical source Isatis indigotica with root as the used plant part
• Traditionally associated in TCM with bitter flavor and cold nature
• New-crop herb suitable for grinding into powder on request
• Commonly simmered in decoctions, broths, and seasonal herbal drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to grayish-brown in color with a firm, fibrous texture when whole. The dried root has a mild, slightly sweet and bitter aroma, and when simmered it typically yields a light brownish decoction with a gently bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Add to seasonal soup or broth preparations
• Brew as a simple herbal tea with other compatible herbs
• Grind into powder for culinary or herbal blending use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ban Lan Gen is one of the most familiar heat-clearing roots and is traditionally used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Honeysuckle or Forsythia fruit in classic heat-clearing formulas. It is also a common ingredient in seasonal household herbal drinks, especially during colder months. Preparation typically involves simmering the sliced or whole root in water before straining.

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