Isatis Root Ban Lan Gen 500g Dried Slices Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Isatis Root, known in TCM as Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根), is the dried root of Isatis indigotica, cut into convenient slices. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and benefiting the throat in Chinese herbal practice, this bitter and cold herb is commonly used in seasonal decoctions and herbal teas. A classic pantry botanical for home herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Isatis root slices from the Isatis indigotica botanical source
• Known in TCM as Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根), also called Da Qing Gen
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for heat-clearing formulas
• Cut slice form is easy to measure, decoct, and store
• Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and seasonal wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

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 distinctly bitter, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a bitter seasonal herbal tea
• Combine with other heat-clearing herbs in formulas
• Prepare as a warm drink during seasonal changes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ban Lan Gen is bitter and cold and is traditionally associated with the heart and stomach channels, where it is valued for clearing heat and cooling the blood. It is a familiar ingredient in folk seasonal decoctions, often simmered alone or paired with other herbs such as Jin Yin Hua during times of seasonal change. Slices are typically boiled 10-15 minutes and strained before drinking.

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