Isatis Leaf, Dyers Woad Leaf
Isatidis Folium, Folium Isatidis
Da Qing Ye

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and toxic materials, cool blood and eliminate eruption.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Acute parotitis, encephalitis, hepatitis, lung abscess, acute gastroenteritis, infection of upper respiratory tract, warm evil in construction, ardent fever with clouded spirit, macular eruption and papules, jaundice, heat dysentery, epidemic parotitis, throat impediment, erysipelas, swollen welling abscess.