板蓝根
Isatis Root
板蓝根bǎn lán gēn · Isatis indigotica (root)
Category
clear Heat, relieve toxicity
Nature
cold
Taste
bitter
Meridians
Heart, Stomach
Dosage
9–15 g
Functions
clears Heat and relieves toxicity cools the Blood benefits the throat
Indications
warm febrile disease with toxic Heat sore, swollen throat; mumps febrile rashes and eruptions viral-type sore throat and early fevers
Contraindications
⚠️ contraindicated without genuine Heat-toxicity and in Spleen and Stomach deficiency
Notes
A widely used antiviral-type Heat-clearing herb; best for acute, short-term use.
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.