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BANLANGEN
Donna Brown
The roots are called Banlangen
The leaves are called Daqingye
Chemical composition:
Indican, indigo, indirubin, isatan B, uridine, hypoxanthine, uracil,
salicylic acid, qingdainone, daucosterol, adenosine, kinetin
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels entered: Heart, stomach and lung
Common name: Woad root
Dosage: 10 - 15 grams in decoction
Functions:
1. Clears heat
2. eliminates toxins
3. cools blood
4. benefits the throat
Pharmacological Effects:
1. antibiotic - Marked anti-bacterial effects in vitro against
Staphylococcus aureus
Diplococcus pneumoniae
E - coli
Salmonella typhi
leptospira
Certain influenze viruses
2. Immunostimulant
Intraperitoneal injection of a Ban langen preparation has been associated
with an increased activity of natural killer cells in mice.
3. Antiplatelet
Administration of a Banlangen preparation is associated with marked
inhibition of platelet aggregation in rabbits.
COMMON INDICATIONS:
Encephalitis B Chronic myelogenous leukemia
digestive tract ulcer Diptheria
Hepititis epilepsy
erysipelas Gum alveolitis
influenza Keratitis
Measles with pneumonia Meningitis B
Meningococcal meningitis
Psoriasis Middle ear infection
Pink eye Ulcer of the mouth in children
SARS Sinus infections of children
Tonsillitis
Chicken pox
Epidemic Parotitis
Viral dermatitis
Herpes simplex
Herpes zoster
pityriasis rosea
flat warts
FORMULAS:
FEBRILE DISORDER: Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
Banlangen
Lian Qiao
Xuan Shen
Niubangzi
EXTERIOR WIND-HEAT Banlangen
Jinyinhua
Lian Qiao
Jing Jie
SORE THROAT Banlangen
Niubangzi
Xuanshen
Shan dougen
Mabo
ACUTE HEPATITIS WITH JAUNDICE
Banlangen 30 gm
Zhizi root 45 gm
Make into decoction
Of total patients 53
Result: All healed
Suration of therapy 7 - 10 days
CLINICAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION
Banlangen is commonly incorporated into herbal formulas for treatment of
upper respiratory tract infection.
Patients with acute tonsillitis 46
Complete recovery 40
Moderate improvement 6
ENCEPHALITIS B
Oral administration of Banlangen 82% effective in treating patients with
encephalitis B
Immediate reduction in body temperature
HEPITITIS
Banlangen and Zhizi Of 53 patients This combination was
shown to be effective for treatment of icteric jaundice
VIRAL INFECTION OF THE SKIN
In a clinical study of 30 patients, administration of a Banlangen
preparation was associated with marked effectiveness for treatment of herpes
infection of the skin. The herbal preparation was applied topically to the
affected areas.
HERB - DRUG INTERACTION
Patients who are allergic to sulfonylureas and sulfonaomines may also be
allergic to Qing Dai, Daqingye and Banlangen
ANTICOAGULANT OR ANTIPLATELET DRUGS
Banlangen has antiplatelet action, and should be used with caution in patien
ts who take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication.
Though this potential interaction has not been documented, this herb may
potentiate the effect of drugs such as warfarin.
Information Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology
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Dr. Pan's Clinic of TCM