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  Isatis Leaf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
This herb is the leaf of Isatis indigotica Fort.
Isatis leaves are collected in summer and autumn, dried in sunlight, and used unprepared or fresh.
In cases of affection by exopathogenic wind- heat, of epidemic febrile diseases at the early stage, manifested as fever, headache and thirst, it is used with honeysuckle flower and arctium fruit.
www.healthphone.com /consump_english/encyclopedia/chinese_herbal_files/isatis_leaf.htm   (189 words)

  
 Isatis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Isatis is the ancient name of Yazd, a city in Iran.
Isatis is a genus of about 30 species of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, native to the Mediterranean region east to central Asia.
This page was last modified 08:26, 8 September 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Isatis   (67 words)

  
 ChiroFind.com | tell me about isatis root
Isatis root comes from the isatis plant, which originated in China and India and is now cultivated in the West.
Isatis root is grayish-yellow or brownish-yellow in color, with small rootlets or protuberances that are dark green or brown.
Isatis root is a renowned antiviral and antibacterial, which makes it quite useful for conditions such as colds, influenza, sore throats and mumps.
www.chiroweb.com /find/tellmeabout/isatisroot.html   (298 words)

  
 Woad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Woad (or glastum) is the common name of the flowering plant Isatis tinctoria in the family Brassicaceae.
Production is also increasing again in the UK for use in inks, particularly for inkjet printers, and dyes, as woad is biodegradable and safe in the environment, unlike many synthetic inks.
Isatis tinctoria is viewed as an invasive species in parts of the United States.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Woad   (696 words)

  
 Isatis tinctoria - Monograph - Brief Article Alternative Medicine Review - Find Articles
Isatis tinctoria (also known as dyer's woad), is a member of the Brassica family.
Isatis leaves contain an alkaloid known as tryptanthrin, (1) which is strongly inhibitory to the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme, and is theorized to be largely responsible for the anti-inflammatory action of Isatis.
Isatis root was a constituent of the botanical formula PC-SPES, which demonstrated a therapeutic effect against prostate cancer in preliminary trials.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_6_7/ai_96416604   (745 words)

  
 Acupuncturetoday.com | tell me about Isatis Leaf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Isatis leaf is just that — the leaf of the isatis plant, a biennial herb originally grown in India and China, and now cultivated in the U.S. and elsewhere.
In traditional Chinese medicine terminology, isatis leaf is bitter and salty in flavor and cold in nature, and is used to remove excess fire and blood heat.
Because isatis leaf is considered quite powerful, it should not be used by patients with a weak and cold spleen or stomach.
www.acupuncturetoday.com /herbcentral/isatis_leaf.html   (327 words)

  
 IPNI Query Results
Brassicaceae Isatis afghanica Hadac and Chrtek -- in Acta Univ. Carol., Biol., 1971(4): 251 (1971 publ.
Brassicaceae Isatis agnewii Hadac and Chrtek -- in Acta Univ. Carol., Biol., 1971(4): 252 (1971 publ.
Brassicaceae Isatis elegans (Boiss.) Hadac and Chrtek -- in Acta Univ. Carol., Biol., 1971 (4): 251 (1971 publ.
www.ipni.org /ipni/IpniServlet?family=&infrafamily=&genus=Isatis&infragenus=&species=&infraspecies=&author_abbrev=&publication_title=&is_apni_record=on&is_gci_record=on&is_ik_record=on&include_authors=on&include_basionym_authors=on&query_type=by_query   (260 words)

  
 Isatis Overview - Geovariances - The Universe of Geostatistics
ISATIS is the fruit of 40 years’ experience in the industrial application of geostatistics and applied geostatistical research and is the REFERENCE in geostatistics.
ISATIS is the only commercial professional package which offers easy access to all proven geostatistical techniques within a user-friendly interface.
ISATIS makes use of a "software" license which is encrypted with the hostid number of a "Server" computer.
www.geovariances.com /article.php3?id_article=4   (577 words)

  
 Echinacea,isatis,echinacea herbal remedies cold flu,echinacea herbs,
Echinacea-Isatis is a medicinal herb combination that aims at reducing the symptoms of the flu, the common cold and sore throats.
The scientific studies have shown that Isatis, used in China for millennia, possesses very effective antibiotic properties against several gram positive and negative bacteria.
Isatis is traditionally recommended for inflammatory symptoms, mainly those related to the upper respiratory tract and the cranio-facial region, sore throats, cankers, otitis, parotis… It is also used for Gastro-intestinal tract infections and for certain viral infections (flu, hepatitis, measles).
www.medicinalchineseherbs.com /ei_formula.html   (248 words)

  
 Isatis Leaf
Modern Researches: Clerodendron cytophyllum is bactericidal to Shinella dysenteriae,Neisseria meningitides, and is capable of killing Leptospira.polygonum tinctorium possesses the functions of inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, enhancing the phagocytosis of leukocytes, decreasing the skin vascular permeability and can act as antiarthritic and antipyretic agents.
Isatis tinctoria and Baphicacanthus cusia have certain antibacertial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and hemolytic streptococci.
This drug is the root of Isatis indigotica Fort.
www.tcmtreatment.com /herbs/0-daqingye-banlangen.htm   (437 words)

  
 Albi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
After the upheaval of the Albigensians crusade against the Cathars, the bishop Bernard de Castanet, in the late 13th century, completed work on the Palais de la Berbie, a Bishops' Palace with the look of a fortress, and ordered the building of the impressive cathedral of Sainte-Cécile starting in 1282.
From 1450 to 1560, Albi enjoyed a period of commercial prosperity largely due to the cultivation of "Isatis Tinctoria" commonly known as pastel.
The superb town houses of the Renaissance bear witness to the vast fortunes amassed by the pastel merchants.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Albi   (836 words)

  
 Isatis for Environmental Issues - Geovariances - The Universe of Geostatistics
Its added value lies in the use of auxiliary information for a better estimation of the phenomena you are interested in (air or soil pollution, soil properties, biomass resource,...) and in specific tools for quantifying the risk of exceeding thresholds (pollution, population exposure,...).
ISATIS is a fully integrated and operational geostatistical package which offers geoscientists a wide range of tools for in-depth data analysis, estimation and risk analysis.
Validate your data with ISATIS unique Exploratory Data Analysis interactive module.
www.geovariances.com /article.php3?id_article=3   (215 words)

  
 Isatis, Da-Quing-ye | One-Garden
Isatis is the first flower to appear in spring.
Grow specs: Isatis does well with direct seeding, thinned to 10 inches.
The plant has been used traditionally as a germicide, antipyretic and antiseptic for sore throat and hepatitis.
www.one-garden.org /Chinese/isatis.htm   (96 words)

  
 Isatis Root Herb - Herbal Awareness
Isatis Root (Isatis indigotica; Indigowoad Root; Ban Lan Gen) 5:1 Extract Powder 100 gm: V
This is a potent 5 to 1 powdered extract, meaning that one gram of extract is equal in potency to 5 grams of herb.
This Isatis Root extract is packed in Plum Flower Brand's nitrogen-flushed, safety-sealed dispenser bottle, a sample of which is pictured above.
www.herbalawareness.com /isatis-root-herb.htm   (384 words)

  
 PLANTS Profile for Isatis tinctoria (Dyer's woad) | USDA PLANTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Isatis tinctoria L. Click on a thumbnail to view an image, or see all the Isatis thumbnails at the PLANTS Gallery
Isatis tinctoria L. This plant is listed by the U.S. federal government or a state.
Isatis tinctoria L. This plant is introduced to the United States from another country or countries.
plants.usda.gov /java/profile?symbol=ISTI   (290 words)

  
 herb data, Isatis, Isatidis tinctoria, Isatis leaf, Da Qing Ye, Ban Lan Gen, indigo, holisticonline.com
Isatis leaf is useful for febrile diseases and diseases associated with epidemics.
Caution: Isatis leaf should not be used long term by those with weak and cold spleen or stomach.
Isatis root should not be used by those who are weak or are without true fire toxicity.
www.holistic-online.com /Herbal-Med/_Herbs/h358.htm   (251 words)

  
 Isatis genus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Erect biennial, sometimes winter annual or short-lived perennial, to 1.2 m tall.
Elliott, M. and Stowe, B. Dyer's woad (Isatis tinctoria): from cultivated-to
Kropp, B. R., Albee, S., Flint, K. M., Zambino, P., Szabo, L., and Thomson, S. Early detection of systematic rust infections of dyers woad (Isatis tinctoria) using the polymerase chain reaction.
www.cdfa.ca.gov /phpps/ipc/weedinfo/isatis.htm   (1521 words)

  
 PC-SPES: Encyclopedia of Cancer
The majority of the work with this treatment has been done with patients having advanced disease, characterized by elevated PSA values and Gleason tumor scores.
PC-SPES is a mixture of eight herbs used in Chinese medicine: Ganoderma lucidum, Scutellaria baicalensis, Rabdosia rubescens, Isatis indigotica, Dendranthema morifolium, Seronoa repens (saw palmetto), Panax pseudoginseng, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice).
The "PC" portion of the name stands for prostate cancer, while SPES is Latin for "hope." It has been commercially available since 1996.
health.enotes.com /cancer-encyclopedia/pc-spes   (791 words)

  
 isatis
Isatis 6 is a combination that will not only fight bacterial infections but also viral and fungal as well.
Source: Scotsman.com (8-14-06)Woad, once used as war paint by ancient Britons to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies, could now be used in the battle against cancer.
Scientists have discovered that the plant Isatis tinctoria, is a rich source of an anti-tumour compound glucobrassicin (GBS), which is also found in broccoli and Brussels sprouts, and is believed to be especially active against breast cancer.
www.isatisweb.com   (774 words)

  
 Acupuncturetoday.com | tell me about Isatis Root   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Isatis root should not be used by patients with a weak pulse or weak constitution.
There are no known drug interactions with isatis root.
As always, make sure to consult with a licensed, qualified health care practitioner before taking isatis root or any other dietary supplement or herbal remedy.
www.acupuncturetoday.com /herbcentral/isatis_root.html   (288 words)

  
 A high degree of genetic diversity is revealed in Isatis spp. (dyer's woad) by amplified fragment length polymorphism ...
A high degree of genetic diversity is revealed in Isatis spp.
Genetic diversity in 38 genotypes, representing 28 individual genotypes from five landraces of Isatis tinctoria (three German: Tubingen, Potsdam and Erfurt, one Swiss and one English), five genotypes of Isatis indigotica (Chinese woad) and five genotypes of Isatis glauca, were investigated using AFLP analysis.
They will be useful in the se- lection of plant material for variety development and conservation of the gene-pool.
www.egeinfonet.i8.com /pub/2002/14.html   (289 words)

  
 Quantitative Geoscience (QG): Mining reconciliation Specialised geostatistical software, Isatis, conditional ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Isatis has a range of interactive modern graphical tools
We can facilitate the liaison with Geovariances (the software company that develops Isatis) and help you evaluate the benefits of using such a package.
QG will provide assistance and user-support during your technical evaluation of Isatis.
www.quantitativegeoscience.com /software_implementation.asp   (172 words)

  
 phorum - General Questions - isatis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
On several occasions I read that the plant is used in Chinese herbal medicine as a passe-partout for colds and flues an thant the medicine is even administered as a preventive measure in schools in China.
Which of these plants is exactly used in Chinese medicine (Isatis tinctoria, Isatis indigotica or Polygonum tinctoria) and what is the Chinese name of the medicine(s) (roots, leaves and/or powder).
In China,the herb is being routiniously prescribed fot viral en bacterial infections.
chinesetherapeutics.org /phorum/read.php?f=10&i=35&t=35   (339 words)

  
 Rental,Ax-les-Thermes,Pyrenees,Ariege,Mountain,winter,Ski,Ski resort,Isatis
For your mountain holidays, in France, in the Pyrenees, a residence Grand Bleu, "Isatis" residence, awaits you 4 km from Ax-les-Thermes.
Agreeably located at an altitude of 1000m., on the southern slope of the mountain, ISATIS is the ideal pied-à-terre, summer or winter, to live the holidays fully and to give oneself up to strolls and all sports conceivable, of the most calm to the most extreme...
Near by you will be able to discover Ignaux, a charming typical village, nested in a bosky bower.
www.holidays-rental-france.com /ax-les-thermes-isatis   (171 words)

  
 isatis pigment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
I have references to it being used as a pigment from the 9th C.) I'm sure that woad or indigo, indigo having been imported since at least the first Crusade, was used in the Bayeux Tapestry to produce...
T he Woad (Isatis tinctoria), is a plant containing in its green leaves an extraordinary blue pigment.
the history of colour from the XVI th century (isatis tinctoria) is interwoven with that of indigo...
www.isatisweb.com /isatispigment   (1545 words)

  
 Cheap Isatis Hotel Ax Les Thermes online hotels reservations with mytravelhelp.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Cheap Isatis Hotel Ax Les Thermes Located close to Ax les Thermes in the Pyrenees, a well reputated ski-resort station for its fitness facilities right in the heart of nature, near the skiing slopes, Isatis is the ideal residence to..
Located close to Ax les Thermes in the Pyrenees, a well reputated ski-resort station for its fitness facilities right in the heart of nature, near the skiing slopes, Isatis is the ideal residence to have a revitalizing holiday in family.
Our Site is hosted in a secure environment.: If you have already reserved a room and then can show that you could have booked the same room in advance for a lower rate through another internet source, please send us the URL (for immediate verification).
www.mytravelhelp.com /Isatis-Hotel-Ax-Les-Thermes.htm   (449 words)

  
 Isatis. Ax Les Thermes, 09110, France - Discounted rates at www.bookings.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Isatis.
They are opinions of guests that reflect their experiences when staying at this hotel.
Isatis is still new (only opened 2004 I think) so providing they keep things in good condition I would recommend this hotel.
www.bookings.net /hotel/fr/isatisaxlesthermes.en.html   (1739 words)

  
 Isatis BV6
Britain isn't the only country to have small car builders producing little known, yet stunning machinery.
The French company 'Isatis' could raise its profile significantly when the BV6 hits the road in the Autumn 2000.
The beautifully styled car two seater, mid engined car will be produced in limited numbers, maintaining its exclusivity.
www.pistonheads.com /fastcars/isatisbv6.htm   (223 words)

  
 Isatis cars - information, technical specifications, specs and data for Isatis automobiles
Isatis cars - information, technical specifications, specs and data for Isatis automobiles
Receive notification when new models are added, and the occasional interesting industry news items.
The following list of Isatis cars is a listing of what is available in the Carfolio database of technical specifications.
www.carfolio.com /specifications/models/?man=6793&automobile   (393 words)

  
 Woad and indigo
Among the tales told about vegetable dyes, those spun about the Old World blue dyes, woad and indigo, are the most intriguing.
Woad (Isatis tinctoria) was a native of southeastern Europe, presumably either around Greece and Italy or southwestern Russia, and spread quickly throughout Europe in prehistoric times.
This plant became the dominant blue dye in Europe, especially in western Europe.
www.botgard.ucla.edu /html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Isatis   (927 words)

  
 Isatis Root Beverage (Ban Lan Gen)
Isatis Root Beverage (Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji), is applicable for influenza and common cold manifested as headache, fever, swollen and sore throat and cough.
It can also be used to prevent epidemic encephalitis B. 12 packets one box, 15g per packet.
Function and indications: clearing away heat, detoxicating, removing heat from the blood and relieving sore-throat.
www.cgcmall.com /Banlangen_Beverage_p/hr00ba12.htm   (230 words)

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