板藍根
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- Isatis Root
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- Isatidis Radix
| Medicinal Group | Heat-clearing and detoxicating medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried root of Isatis indigotica Fort. (Fam. Cruciferae) |
| Nature and Flavors | bitter; cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Heart, Stomach |
| Actions | To remove heat toxin, reduce heat in blood, and soothe the throat |
Family
Cruciferae
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
Eruptive epidemic diseases with dark red or purplish tongue; mumps; pharyngitis, laryngitis, scarlet fever; erysipelas; carbuncles
Research Findings
- Isatis root eyedrops have an excellent efficacy and safety on the acute bacterial conjunctivitis.[1]
- Huanglan Granule (containing isatis root) has obvious inhibitory effect on rubella virus. [2]
Cautions
Contraindicated in deficiency-cold of the spleen
Report on adverse effect
Different formulations can cause systemic adverse reactions, anaphylactic shock, thrombocytopenic purpura, hemolytic reaction, diarrhea, etc. [3]
Reference
Reference
- Qi CX, Wu XM, Wang XL. (2007 ). Clinical research of isatis root eyedrops on the acute bacterial conjunctivitis. Zhong Yao Cai. , 30(1):120-2.
- He Y, Hao XP, Yang D. (2008). Clinical and experimental study on effects of huanglan granule in inhibiting rubella virus. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. , 28(4):322-5.
- 蕭毅鵬、李鎮華、李泳娜、林金結 (2013)。<板藍根製劑所致29例不良反應回顧性分析>。中醫臨床研究，14。
