Ban Lan Gen (Isatis indigotica / Isatis tinctoria) — Sulfur-Free Dried Root, 500g Northeast China

Ban Lan Gen (Isatis indigotica / Isatis tinctoria) is the dried root of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bǎn Lán Gēn (板蓝根), also called Da Qing Gen (大青根). For centuries, Ban Lan Gen has been prized as a cooling, heat-clearing, and toxin-resolving herb, traditionally used to relieve sore throat, feverish sensations, and seasonal discomfort. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused yet gentle herb for clearing heat, cooling the blood, and supporting the body's natural defenses.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free (无硫) dried Ban Lan Gen root
• Sourced from Jilin, Northeast China
• Traditional heat-clearing food herb
• 500g bulk loose root, one jin per pack
• Isatis indigotica / Isatis tinctoria

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a light golden infusion with a gently bitter, slightly sweet taste that softens as it simmers, leaving a clean, refreshing finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and daily tea
• Seasonal wellness brews
• Soup and congee ingredient
• Blended herbal formulas
• Bulk pantry stocking

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ban Lan Gen is decocted into teas, soups, and seasonal brews to support the body during changing weather. It is a common ingredient in daily wellness decoctions, where it pairs with ingredients like honeysuckle, forsythia, and mint. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other cooling herbs for a light, gently bitter infusion.

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