Herbal Information on Isatis Root in Bulk Powder Form
Common Name: Isatis Root
Botanical Name: Isatis indigotica root
Channels/Meridians: heart, lung, stomach
Pin Yin Name: Ban Lan Gen
Other Names: Isatiswoad root, Woad root
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 500 Grams ( 1.1 pounds)
Form: Powder - Fine powder 80 to 100 mesh size (similar to the consistency of baking flour)
Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. There are reports of prolong usage causing internal bleeding and injury to blood producing function.
Additional Information Ban Lan Gen
- Clears heat
- Relief fire toxicity
- Cools blood
Product Properties: bitter, cold
Isatis Root in powder form can be used in several ways. The easiest and most common is making capsules, which is cost savings over pre-bottled herbs. The other way to use powder is mix with hot water and a small amount of honey. Combined by stirring the mixture into a smooth paste. From here is it up to use. You can either eat the paste, or add more hot water to create a syrup-like consistency, and drink.
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About Plum Flower Quality Herb Powders
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
- Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
- Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.