Isatis Root - Isatidis Radix - Ban Lan Gen (Bei) - Organic

From China

The indigo plant. Ban lan gen is the root of woad - the plant Europe used to dye cloth blue for centuries before indigo arrived from India. The same genus, put to a completely different purpose at the other end of the continent. China grew it for the dye too, and then kept the root.

It is one of the very few herb names that people in China who know nothing about herbs still know by heart - packets of ban lan gen granules sit in every pharmacy and most kitchen drawers. These are grown in Heilongjiang, in the far northeast.

How it is used: the pale sliced root is simmered into a decoction, alone or with honeysuckle. Bitter and cooling.

Isatis Root – Isatidis Radix – Ban Lan Gen (Bei) – Organic

Botanical Name: Isatis indigotica

Common Names: Isatis Root / Woad Root / Ban Lan Gen / 板蓝根 / 板藍根

Grade: Organic Grade (Fully tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)

Origin: Grown and harvested in Heilongjiang Province, China

Product Overview

Isatis Root, known as Ban Lan Gen, is a time-honored botanical featured in traditional East Asian herbal practices and seasonal tea recipes.

It is commonly prepared in decoctions and herbal blends, valued for its naturally cooling character and distinctive earthy-bitter taste.

Our organic Ban Lan Gen is shade-dried at low temperatures and processed without sulfur or chemical additives.

Each batch is independently tested to ensure a clean, food-grade ingredient suitable for traditional tea preparations, decoctions, and herbal cooking.

How to Use

• Tea & Decoction

  Simmer 6–10 g of Isatis Root in 500 ml of water for 20–30 minutes.

• Traditional Blends

  Commonly paired with botanicals such as Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower) or Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit) in classic East Asian herbal decoctions.

• Culinary Use

  Add a small amount to slow-simmered broths or soups for a naturally cooling, earthy tone.

Intended Use & Preparation

Not for direct consumption in dry form.

To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.

Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15–20 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.

Features

• Certified organic, sulfur-free, and pesticide-free

• Low-temperature dried to preserve natural character

• Earthy aroma and naturally cooling profile

• Packaged in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ban Lan Gen is traditionally described as bitter and cold in nature and is associated with the Lung and Stomach channels.

It is widely referenced in seasonal decoctions and classic herbal tea recipes, where it plays a cooling and harmonizing role within traditional frameworks, especially during seasonal transitions.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.