Ban Lan Gen Slices (Isatis indigotica) — Dried Food Herb Root for Tea & Decoction

Ban Lan Gen Slices (Isatis indigotica) are the dried root segments 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, support the body during seasonal changes, and clear what TCM describes as heat toxin. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused yet gentle herb for cooling the body and supporting the Lung and Stomach channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing food herb
• Dried Ban Lan Gen root segments
• Isatis indigotica
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
• 500g bulk value pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cut and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the segments yield a light golden infusion with a gentle, slightly bitter taste and a clean, refreshing finish that softens as it cools.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Traditional decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Seasonal wellness routines
• Bulk herbal pantry staple

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ban Lan Gen is decocted into teas, soups, and seasonal tonics to support the body during changes of weather. It is a common ingredient in daily herbal blends, 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, mildly bitter infusion.

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