Herbal Information for Isatis Leaf in Cut Form

Common Name:   Isatis Leaf, Woad Leaf, 

Botanical Name:    Isatis indigotica Fort

Channels/Meridians: Heart, Lung Stomach

Pin Yin Name:   Da Qing Ye

Other Ingredients: None

Package Size:  1 pound

Form:   Cut / Sliced - sizes vary    

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Nuherbs 

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use if in a weakened state.

California Prop 65

Naturally Occurring Components:   tryptophan, isatan B, glucobrassicin, glucobrassicin-1-sulfonate, indigotin, 1-thiocyano-2-hydroxy-3-butene, adenosine, tryptanthrin, beta-sitosterol, gama-sitosterol, palmitic acid

Important Note: Isatis has several different botanical names. 
According to Bensky, Clavey and Stoger, the identification of this herb is complex as there are many plants in China called Da Qing Ye. 
Please check to insure this is the correct botanical name you are wanting. 
This is NOT blue in color. This herb by Nuherbs is Isatis indigotica Fort.

Additional Information for Da Qing Ye

Benefits of Da Qing Ye

• Herbal Throat Support
• Botanical Immune Support
• One of the herbs used in Stephen Buhners Lyme Protocol
• Benefits the Digestion
• Contributes the Heart Function
• Aids in Helping Urinary Tract

Isatis Leaf in cut form, are not uniform sized pieces, the shape and size vary.  Also a small part of the stem is able to be viewed.  The dried Isatis Leaf can bed used as a tea, or made into a liquid tincture.

Product Properties: Bitter, Very Cold

Herb Category:    Herbs that Clear Heat, and Detoxify

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Main Characteristics (Attributes) of Herbs

• Harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.
• Free from Chlorine
• Manufactured without the use of sulphur
• Preservative Free
• 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
• Aluminum Phosphate free
• Packaged in an airtight sealed bag
• Pin Yin Names and Botanical Names are listed on the bag
• Certificate of Analysis are available upon request
• Conforms to Standards of Chinese Pharmacopeia
• No dyes, colors, or bleaching of the herbs
• 500 gram bag size which equal anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of herbs

Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as a supplementary aspect to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.

Reference

http://www.jadeinstitute.com/jade/herbal-detail-page.php?show=56&order=common_name

http://www.askdrmao.com/natural-health-dictionary/isatis/