Ban Lan Gen (Isatis indigotica Root) — Dried Food Herb, 500g Bulk Wholesale

Ban Lan Gen (Isatis indigotica) is the dried root of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bǎn Lán Gēn (板蓝根). For centuries, Ban Lan Gen has been prized as a cooling, heat-clearing, and throat-soothing 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

• Traditional heat-clearing food herb
• Dried Isatis indigotica root
• Naturally sun-dried, new-crop quality
• 500g bulk pack for daily decoction
• Suitable for tea, soup, and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-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 cools, making it a pleasant base for daily herbal teas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea and decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal blend ingredient
• Seasonal wellness routines
• Bulk wholesale and resale

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ban Lan Gen is decocted into teas, soups, and cooling tonics to support the body during seasonal changes. It is a common ingredient in throat-soothing formulas, where it pairs with herbs like Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle) and Lian Qiao (forsythia). As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and honeysuckle for a light, refreshing infusion.

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