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Dietary supplement

Ban Lan Gen Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Ban Lan Gen is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for colds and flu-like illness, sore throat, fever.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ban Lan Gen by Herbal Terra

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: wildcrafted Ban Lan Gen (Isatis tinctoria) dried root liquid extract. The menstruum — the liquid used to extract the plant material — is an inactive ingredient that helps deliver the extract.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Isatis's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Isatis for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Psoriasis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for Ban Lan Gen is mixed and limited. It's rated possibly effective for psoriasis.

For respiratory tract infections, prostate cancer, ulcerative colitis, hepatitis, and aging skin, the evidence isn't established well enough to say whether it works — we simply don't have reliable data one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Isatis

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Ban Lan Gen is generally well tolerated, but here's what you need to know: human safety data are limited, and it's traditionally been used only for short periods. The safety data advise against it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, so if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to be, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

No adverse effects from trial data are on file.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Isatis

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. That doesn't mean none exist — the herb simply hasn't been thoroughly studied alongside medications.

Before you start, run your exact prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs through the tool on this page or talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Ban Lan Gen may be worth considering if you're interested in trying it for psoriasis, though the evidence is modest. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — the safety profile hasn't been extensively studied in people, and we don't have much long-term data.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Ban Lan Gen, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429523267296
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 21, 2020
DSLD ID 233914
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ban Lan Gen by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429523267296
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Ban Lan Gen (Isatis tinctoria) dried root liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Isatis tinctoria

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

See for yourself

Ban Lan Gen by Herbal Terra label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ban Lan Gen by Herbal Terra

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 mg per serving

Isatis is a plant long used in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly for sore throats, fevers, and colds. Modern evidence in people is very limited, so...

Wildcrafted Ban Lan Gen (Isatis tinctoria) dried root liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ban Lan Gen by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Ban Lan Gen. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ban Lan Gen, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ban Lan Gen by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Ban Lan Gen by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Ban Lan Gen. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ban Lan Gen contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is Ban Lan Gen safe to take while I'm pregnant?
The safety data advise against it during pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to be, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There is no reliable safety data, so it's best avoided while breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing.
Does Ban Lan Gen actually work for anything?
It's rated possibly effective for psoriasis. For other uses like respiratory infections or hepatitis, the evidence isn't strong enough to say either way.
What is Ban Lan Gen used for traditionally?
Traditionally, it's been used short-term for various purposes, though human safety data are limited and modern evidence is sparse.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
No adverse effects from trial data are on file, but remember that safety information overall is limited because this herb hasn't been extensively studied in people.

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The Full Monographs Behind Ban Lan Gen’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Ban Lan Gen's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Isatis 3 references
  1. Herbs at a Glance — NIH NCCIH Source
  2. Herbs and Supplements — MedlinePlus Source
  3. About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Source

See these in context on the Isatis monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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