Isatis Root, Bǎn Lán Gēn, 板蓝根, Radix Isatidis
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Space USA: Isatis tinctoria L. USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:Patients with allergic reactions to sulfonylureas and sulfonamides
Health Benefits
For: Sore throat • Viral infections • Cold/flu • Upper respiratory infection • Encephalitis B • Herpes • Skin blotches • Fever • Tonsillitis
Attributes: Antiviral • Antibiotic • Immunostimulant • Anticoagulant
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Constituents:
Isatan B • Salicylic acid • Daucosterol • Adenosine • Indican •Indigo •Indirubin • Uridine • Uracil • Kinetin •Hypozanthine
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Other Names: Varieties: Isatis Baphicacanthus cusia, Isatis indigotica Fort • Indigo Woad Root
Plant Family:
Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Isatis tinctoria L. is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Clear Heat Resolve Toxins ▶
English: Isatis Root Pinyin: Ban Lan Gen Pharmaceutical: Radix Isatidis
Organs: Heart • Lung • Stomach Temperature: Cold
Taste: Bitter Toxicity:
Patterns: Wind heat sore throat • Blood heat • Skin toxins
Actions: Resolve toxins • Clear interior and exterior heat • Ease sore throat
Key 2nd Actions: Soothe Sore Throat • Relieve Jaundice • Treat Hepatitis
Indications: Viral infections • Wind heat • Sore throat • Skin blotches • Fever • Tonsillitis
Contraindications: Patients with allergic reactions to sulfonylureas and sulfonamides
Typical Dosage: 10g to 15g Guidelines
Parts Used: Root
Notes:
Dui Yao
■ BAN LAN GEN/ XUAN SHEN: painful/red/swollen throat due to Yin deficient heat or excess Fire which damages Yin. Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin [35]
Formulas with Ban Lan Gen
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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