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Leaf: Antibacterial, antiviral, antipyretic
Root: Antibacterial, antiviral, parasiticide
Isatis leaf is useful for febrile diseases and diseases associated
with epidemics. Often, both the leaf and the root are used
together for a variety of contagious diseases, including mumps.
Despite the strength of this herb, it can be used by all,
regardless of their constitution, for febrile epidemic diseases.
Considering the fact that conventional Western medicine has
little to offer for contagious viral diseases, this is one
of a few herbs that deserve wider appreciation for their antiviral
properties. It is especially effective when there is infection
in the lungs and for skin conditions involving rashes or blotches.
Isatis Root is one of the most effective anti-virals. It
is therefore useful for a wide range of infectious viral and
bacterial conditions, including the common cold, influenza,
sore throat, and epidemic diseases, such as mumps. It cools
the blood and is effective for damp-heat conditions, such
as jaundice.
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