Ban Lan Gen Isatis Root 500g Dried Banlangen Herbal Slices for Tea and Decoction

Dried Isatis Root, known in TCM as Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根), from Isatis indigotica. These naturally sun-dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued in seasonal wellness practice. In TCM theory, Ban Lan Gen is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a simple herbal tea. This product is a food-grade raw herb and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM root herb Ban Lan Gen in convenient dried slice form
• Botanical source Isatis indigotica, a well-known traditional Chinese herbal root
• Naturally sun-dried with no additional processing beyond cleaning and drying
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in seasonal herbal practice
• Suitable for home decoctions, herbal teas, and blended formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow-brown to grayish-brown slices with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a light amber tone with a slightly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep slices in hot water for a simple herbal tea
• Combine with other herbs in seasonal wellness formulas
• Use in herbal soup preparations following traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ban Lan Gen is one of the most familiar heat-clearing roots, often simmered alone or blended with herbs such as Jin Yin Honeysuckle during seasonal transitions. It is a common ingredient in household decoctions and herbal tea blends, and is traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in water. In TCM theory it is regarded as bitter and cold, traditionally associated with the heart and stomach channels.

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