Isatidis(板蓝根)

Latin Plant Name :Isatidis seu Baphicacanthi

Pinyin Mandarin Name:Ban Lan Gen

Common English Name:Isatidis

Part of Plant Used:Root

Nature:Cold

Taste:Bitter

Meridians Entered:Liver, Stomach, Lung

Common Usages:

This herb is used in formulas to treat feverish flus; also used to treat symptoms of mumps, influenza, infectious hepatitis, and meningitis (TCM: heat in Blood).www.med126.com

Traditional Usages and Functions:Quells heat, detoxifies fire poison, and benefits the throat.

Common Formulas Used In:Ilex and Evodia.

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Cautions in Use:Do not use this herb when the person is weak or if there is no fire poison.