Ban Lan Gen (Woad Root or Isatis Root)
Herb 6 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
Channels:
HT, LU, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Radix Isatidis seu Baphicacanthi
Chinese:
板蓝根
Tone Marks:
băn lán gēn
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Chinese Herb Actions
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Removes Heat and Toxins, Cools the Blood, and Benefits the Throat
For fevers, epidemic disorders including influenza and meningitis, mumps, and swollen throat conditions. Also effective in treating acute parotitis, erysipelas, and Damp-Heat jaundice.
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Do not use in cases without fire toxins, or in patients with a weak constitution.
Herb-Drug Interactions
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Chinese Herb Dosage
- 15-30 grams.
- Part used: root
Chinese Herb Notes
- The leaf is of this plant is Da Qing Ye (Folium Daqingye)
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
- Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin (Universal Benefit Decoction to Eliminate Toxins)
Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity - Qiang Lan Tang (Notopterygium and Isatis Root Decoction)
Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat
