Ban Lan Gen Isatis Root Dried Slices 500g Bulk Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根) is the dried root of Isatis indigotica, a classic TCM botanical also known as Da Qing Gen (大青根). Traditionally categorized as bitter and cold, it is associated with clearing heat in TCM theory. These dried root slices are commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as a simple herbal tea. This listing is for a raw food-grade botanical for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM root botanical known as Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根) or Da Qing Gen (大青根)
• Botanical source Isatis indigotica, dried root slices for decoction or tea
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and benefiting the throat in TCM theory
• Bulk 500g loose pack suited to herbal shops, kitchens, and seasonal stocking
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with a 12-month shelf life for freshness

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to grayish slices with a fibrous, starchy texture and a mild, slightly sweet-earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquor is typically light amber with a gentle, faintly sweet and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional single-herb decoction
• Steeped as a mild seasonal herbal tea
• Added to herbal soup blends in small amounts
• Combined with other TCM roots in classic formulas
• Bulk supply for herbal shops and tea houses

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ban Lan Gen is traditionally used to clear heat and cool the blood, and it is a familiar household herb during seasonal changes. It is most often prepared as a decoction or a simple root tea, sometimes paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Honeysuckle or Chrysanthemum in traditional heat-clearing blends. It remains a staple in folk herbal kitchens for winter and spring wellness routines.

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