What are the effects of Chinese herbal medicine Isatis root

I believe that Isatis root is very familiar to Chinese people. After experiencing several invasions of serious diseases, Isatis root has become famous and is even known to be able to cure all diseases. In fact, as a relatively important Chinese medicine, Isatis root plays an important role, but we must also understand it correctly and not exaggerate its efficacy. So, what are the effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Isatis root? Let’s take a closer look below.

1. Anti-pathogenic microorganisms

Studies have shown that the rhizome extract of Isatis indigotica can inhibit and kill avian influenza A virus and avian influenza B virus by limiting viral division. The aqueous solution of the extract has an inhibitory effect on the common cold virus. It has inhibitory and killing effects on epidemic meningitis B virus.

Isatis root-processed

Isatis root-processed

Isatis root also has inhibitory effects on a variety of bacteria. The water extract has different degrees of inhibitory effects on Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Octagonal cocci, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi, Shigella dysenteriae (Shigella, Freundii), Enteritidis bacilli, etc.; the acetone extract also has similar effects, and is effective against hemolytic streptococci (all using agar plate method). The antibacterial effect on type A meningococci is similar to that of garlic and honeysuckle. It has a significant inhibitory effect on influenza virus PR8 strain and Jingke 68-1 strain. In vitro, Isatis root has the effect of killing Leptospira.

2. Effects on cardiovascular system

Experiments have shown that this product can increase the perfusion volume of isolated rabbit ears and rat lower limbs, improve the mesenteric microcirculation of rabbits, lower the blood pressure of anesthetized rabbits, reduce capillary permeability, and reduce myocardial oxygen consumption in mice.

3. Inhibit platelet aggregation

Radix Isatidis has a significant inhibitory effect on ADP-induced rabbit platelet aggregation. Uridine, hypoxanthine, pyrimidine, salicylic acid, etc. isolated from Radix Isatidis also show certain inhibitory activity on ATP-induced rabbit platelet aggregation. At a concentration of 0.21 mg/kg, the inhibition rates are 18.2%, 24.2%, 10.8% and 20%, respectively.

4. Detoxification

It has been reported that taking Radix Isatidis, Coptis Chinensis powder and Veratrum together (2.0g/kg each) can detoxify Veratrum and reduce mortality; if dogs are given the medicine after Veratrum poisoning, it will be ineffective; using Radix Isatidis powder or Coptis Chinensis powder alone will also have poor effects.

a. To cook the root of Isatis indigotica soup, when the seedlings grow to 15-20cm, you can wash the root of Isatis indigotica with its leaves and roots, and add some oil, salt and MSG like cooking cabbage. It will have a slightly bitter taste.

b. To stir-fry Isatis root, first add some oil, chili, garlic, and onion, then add the chopped Isatis root and stir-fry.

Isatis indigotica root contains indigo (indigotin, indigo), indirubin, anthraquinones, β-sitosterol, γ-sitosterol and various amino acids: arginine, glutamic acid, tyrosine, proline, valine, and γ-aminobutyric acid. It also contains sinigrin, indoxyl-β-

hlucoside, tryptanthrin, l-thiocyano-2-hydroxy-3-butene, epigoitrin, adenosine, palmitic acid, sucrose and proteoglycan containing 12% amino acids.

It also contains antibacterial substances and dynamic essence against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

5. Has anti-swelling and anti-allergic effects

The above is an introduction to the effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Isatis root. I hope it will be helpful to everyone’s understanding. Isatis root is a relatively mature and important medicine. Its ingredients and effects are relatively clear. We must have a correct understanding of it and not have blind trust in it. After all, it is a medicine. If it is not used for the right symptoms, it may have negative effects. This must be taken seriously.