Banlangen - Isatis Root (Colds, Fever, GI, Tonsillitis, Sore Throat)

Banlangen granules, by Yu Lam Brand. Dissolves instantly in hot water to make a slightly sweet, herbal tea. Banlangen is the dry root of the plant Isatis indigotica, with a clinical medical history spanning thousands of years in China. A household staple in Chinese households, Banlangen is the most recommended anti-viral herb for colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is popularly used both to prevent and reduce the severity of the common cold, as well as other viral infections. It is one of the most studied herbs in Chinese medicine, with numerous clinical studies demonstrating its ability to inhibit virus absorption to the host cells—it plays a role in directly killing pathogenic viruses and regulates the immune system to enhance anti-virus ability. First documented as an herbal medicine in The Divine Husbandman's Herbal Foundation Canon, a well-known medical text from the Han Dynasty (circa 200 AD), it’s since been highlighted as a classic anti-viral and anti-influenza herb in