Isatis Root, Root of Dyers Woad.
Isatidis Radix, Radix Isatidis
Ban Lan Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove toxic heat, to reduce heat in blood, and to soothe sore throat.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Epidemic encephalitis, measles papulis, parotitis, influenza, warm toxin macular eruption, ardent fever with headache, massive head scourge, throat pain, maculopapular eruption, epidemic parotitis, erysipelas, hepatitis, swelling toxin of sore and welling abscess.